All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 153
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ArticlePoland boosts organic production
Organic farming in Poland has taken off in recent years and looks set to reach 500,000 ha by 2013
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ArticleArava region introduces quality mark
Five sweet pepper producers from Israel’s Arava region have come together to label their produce with a new regional trademark
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ArticleDirect Endives and Soleil du Nord unite
French chicory producer Direct Endives has joined producer organisation Soleil du Nord to create new company Endélis
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ArticleEosta serves all market segments
The Dutch organic company’s South African grape range now caters for all segments of the market
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Giant increase for mini plum tomatoes
Agrexco has seen a big increase in exports of its organic mini plum tomatoes this season
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Name change for Fruidor Outre-Mer
French importer Fruidor Outre-Mer has announced the change of its name to Terragaïa
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Economic woe hits French ports
Traffic at France’s leading ports fell sharply in October compared with 2007, as a consequence of the worldwide economic slump
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Chicory prices hit record low
French chicory producers are struggling at the start of this season, due to low prices and rising costs
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ArticleFDA unveils plan of action
One year on from the launch of the Food Protection Plan, the FDA has revealed concrete strategies to improve food safety in the US
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EU and Ivory Coast sign deal
The European Union and the Ivory Coast have signed a deal to open up trade and increase development in West Africa
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ArticleEconomic woes halt organic progress
With the credit crunch encouraging UK shoppers to cut costs, organic food sales are feeling the pinch
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Organic wholesalers see growth
The French organic wholesale market enjoyed a year of considerable growth, according to a survey from Ecozept
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Gaza ban receives criticism
Israel’s decision to prohibit imports into the Gaza Strip has attracted criticism from the country’s Fruit Growers Association
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Bonduelle finalises La Corbeille acquisition
The French fresh-cut specialist has gained approval for the takeover of Belgian preserved fruit and vegetables specialist La Corbeille
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Carrefour adds organic chicory range
The French retail group has elected to add chicory to its Carrefour Agir Bio range, as it continues to support organic farming in France
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ArticleAgrexco’s strawberries to hit Europe
Strawberries from Israeli exporter Agrexco are taking to the sea, as the company continues its environmental approach
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ArticleTalking Heads | November/December
Fruitnet.com talks to Marta Bentancur, president of SHAFFE, about her career and her thoughts on the fresh produce industry
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Death of the Med diet?
A UN report has shown that Greece is now the fattest country in the EU, as consumers eschew traditional Mediterranean diets
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Belgian auction pushes for seasonality
The auction of Mechlin has thrown its weight behind seasonal and local vegetable consumption this winter
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne hits the water
The French vegetable marketer has revealed that it will continue its partnership with sailor Hervé Cléris in 2009