All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 162
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Aid arrives for French fruit growers
Following the devastating impact of last spring's frost, French fruit growers are to receive state aid
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ArticleInterfel salutes sector's efforts
Interfel president Gilles Vignaud yesterday praised the sector for its efforts in helping to boost fruit and vegetable consumption
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Russia sees vegetable prices soar
Thanks to the rising costs of fuel, vegetables in Russia are becoming increasingly dear
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ArticleBig push for yellow Charentais
Backed by the CINM, a major publicity campaign is in store for France's yellow Charentais melon
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ArticleAlara plans exports drive
Alara expects fig exports to increase by 20 per cent this year, according to the company's Kerim Taner
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ArticleTalking Heads | July 2008
Fruitnet talks to Ramón Rey, the new president of Freshfel Europe, about his early days in the sector and the way he prefers to conduct business
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ArticleEgypt opens doors to European Union
Following the new EU-Egypt trade deal, European exporters will enjoy free access to their most important Middle Eastern market
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ArticleCaricom threatens walk-out over bananas
Caribbean countries say they will abandon any deal made during WTO trade talks if the current EU banana regime is scrapped
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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