All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 152
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US$800m project for Haifa
The port of Haifa will see its infrastructure upgraded after it was chosen for the first privately operated commercial seaport in Israel
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UGPBAN unveils new logo
With the unveiling of a new logo and strategy, the banana group has put the ghost of Hurricane Dean firmly behind it
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Mixed bag for Flandria auctions
Bad weather and high volumes adversely affected vegetable prices in Belgium in 2008, but brand recognition is on the rise
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ArticleFrance again feels the chill
Further cold weather and unseasonable snowstorms have caused yet more havoc in many areas of France
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Interfel reveals 2009 plans
The French organisation shows that it has plenty of tricks up its sleeve to boost consumption in 2009
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Pomona signs deal with ProNatura
Two French companies, Pomona TerreAzur and ProNatura, have linked up to target the organic foodservice market
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Florette offers consumers a new snack
Attracted by continued growth in the snack segment, Florette plans to launch a new product for the spring
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Syria attracts UAE investors
As the Syrian government takes steps to open up its economy, UAE firms are looking to enter the country’s fledgling retail sector
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DP World cautious despite growth
The terminal operator may have recorded strong growth in 2008, but the company remains wary due to the economic climate
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ArticleIsraeli growers pay price for Gaza assault
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza has started to hurt its own farmers, as international boycotting campaigns gain momentum
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ArticleAgrexco unaffected by Gaza crisis
The Israeli exporter has seen no effect on its business activities, despite the violence in Gaza and calls to boycott Israeli produce
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Swedish retailers in Israeli fruit mix-up
Some Lidl and Ica stores in Sweden have been selling Israeli produce under alternative countries of origin
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ArticleTalking Heads | January 2009
Fruitnet.com spoke to Gérald Lamusse, global brand manager of international fresh produce event Fruit Logistica, about his role and career in the industry
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ArticleIs local always preferable?
BASF’s eco-efficiency analysis for fresh produce has thrown up some surprising results regarding sustainability
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ArticlePerle du Nord obtains AOP status
The French chicory producer has now gained AOP status, allowing it to focus on the revival of the Perle du Nord brand
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ArticleFrench kiwifruit gets marketing push
Through a new TV advert and a number of other initiatives, French kiwifruit producers are hoping for a boost in sales
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ArticleProximity label in the pipeline
Due to consumers’ growing environmental concerns, French fruit producers are looking into the creation of a new “local” brand
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ArticleSuper de Boer boosts sales per store
Despite having fewer stores than in 2007, the Dutch retailer has achieved comparable sales for 2008
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ArticleOrigin Oman keeps it local
In an attempt to stimulate the economy, Oman has launched a new campaign highlighting the benefits of buying locally
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ArticleCorbas market opens for business
Lyon’s wholesalers have finally completed the move from Perrache to Corbas, as the new market opens its doors