All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 146
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ArticleCarrefour makes Iran move
The French retail chain has just opened its first store in Iran, despite strained relations between the two countries
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Produce consumption growth required
New findings from Heinrich-Heine University have stressed the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption to avoid cognitive impairment
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ArticleTurkish agriculture untouched by floods
Istanbul is still reeling from the devastating effects of Wednesday’s flash floods, but the agricultural sector appears to have escaped unscathed
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ArticleNew bee report alarms UK organisations
Several organisations in the UK have demanded the suspension of neonicotinoid pesticides after a new report on their impact on bees
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ArticleFlooding destroys fruit in São Paulo
Traders in São Paulo, Brazil, lost tonnes of watermelons and pineapples on Tuesday due to flooding brought about by severe rainfall
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ArticlePomona focuses on sustainable development
Pomona says that the creation of a new post dedicated to sustainable development illustrates the importance that it attaches to this issue
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ArticleNew apple varieties a priority
With Belgian apple volumes expected to be down this season, LAVA’s Luc Vanoirbeek has recommended a focus on new varieties
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ArticleUK body warns against lifting ban
The Soil Association has warned the government against withdrawing its ban on the pesticide aminopyralid
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ArticleInquiry into Norwegian supermarkets
Norwegian supermarket chains face an inquiry into their margins, as food prices in the country remain high and producers struggle
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ArticleImports anger French apple growers
At the start of the French apple season, producers continue to be frustrated by imports from South America and elsewhere
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ArticleAuthorities discussing French crisis
As France’s fruit and vegetables sector continues to suffer its worst crisis for many years, proposals are currently being thrashed out to try to tackle the problem
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ArticleCarrefour prepares promotional push
Despite disappointing results, Carrefour intends to launch a big marketing campaign to mark its 50th anniversary
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ArticleSaudi imports set to rise
Imports of agricultural products are forecast to rise this year in Saudi Arabia, says Business Intelligence Middle East
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ArticleAlsace’s growers continue to suffer
Fruit and vegetable production is shifting across the Rhine River, according to Alsace’s beleaguered growers
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ArticleAlbert Cross lands Hollywood face
The Scottish potato producer has unveiled Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross as the new face of Rooster potatoes
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ArticleProtesters take to streets in Lyon
Farmers in Lyon were protesting yesterday at falling revenues and foreign competition, with further demonstrations planned
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ArticleSevere drought hits Iraq
Iraq’s agriculture sector, devastated by six years of war and occupation, now faces severe drought problems
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ArticleConsumption expected to soar in Bahrain
A forecast boost in consumption in Bahrain in the next four years is attracting investors to the Middle Eastern country
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ArticleFrench producers urged to export
The French government has stated its intention to help French producers export their products through a credit insurance system
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ArticleAgrexco to double pomegranate exports
The Israeli exporter says it expects to export 6,500 tonnes of Carmel-branded pomegranates this season