All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 159
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ArticleUGPBAN nears Fruidor acquisition
The union of banana producer groups of Martinique and Guadeloupe (UGPBAN) appears favourite to snap up Fruidor
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Bad year for French producers
French fruit and vegetable producers experienced big decreases in revenue in 2006/07, according to the latest figures
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ArticleInterfel names new MD
French interprofessional organisation Interfel has announced the nomination of Frédéric Descrozaille as its new managing director
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Florette expands in Italy and Spain
French group Florette has developed production in Italy and Spain in order to meet increased demand for pre-packaged produce
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Water savings possible for stonefruit
A new study in Australia shows stonefruit can be grown using 30 per cent less water
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Zespri triumphs in battle for the sun
Zespri has won compensation after court orders Chinese kiwifruit firm to stop using sun emblem
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Golden Wing Mau launches new operation
The Chinese distributor’s new joint venture has bolstered its supply capabilities in lychee, longan, citrus and vegetables
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Hexagro chooses organic path
French wholesale network Hexagro has announced that all of its sites have gained organic certification
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RAR acquires Vitacress
Portuguese firm RAR Group has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the capital of UK salad grower Vitacress
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French melons get local support
Melon growers in Tarn-et-Garonne have been buoyed by the signing of an agreement favouring local production
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ArticlePotatoes in glamorous promotion
British celebrity Nell McAndrew has been chosen by the Potato Council to front its new campaign
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Tesco delivers baby aubergines
In order to meet consumer demand for unusual vegetables, the retailer is now sourcing baby aubergines from The Greenery
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US firms see shares plummet
Soaring fuel and fertiliser costs are being blamed for the huge drop in food companies' share prices
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ArticlePolish fruit output recovers
After a disappointing season last year, Polish growers say they are anticipating a bumper fruit harvest in 2008
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Fresh fruit is most popular organic fare
A Naturipe study reports that organic consumers prefer fruit
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Poland sees blueberry boom
Thanks to a boost in production area, Poland this year anticipates a hefty increase in blueberry volumes
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Auchan offers drive-in service
Time-pressed French shoppers may no longer have to get out of their cars, thanks to Auchan's new drive-in scheme
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ArticleMonsanto forms brassica ties with Landec
Monsanto and Landec will combine their respective experience in seeds and packaging to offer North American consumers something new
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EU food prices jump by 7.1 per cent
The EU and euro area have witnessed record annual increases in the price of food