All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 50
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ArticleLeclerc eyes up Paris deliveries
French supermarket operator Leclerc has announced plans to launch a food delivery service in Paris as it contends with the threat of Amazon
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ArticleFrance plans to ban BOGOF deals
French supermarkets are to be forbidden from offering “buy one, get one free” food deals in order to ensure better returns for struggling farmers
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ArticleSpar sets sights on Saudi growth
The Dutch retail group has formed a partnership with Al Sadhan Group to build its presence in Saudi Arabia
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ArticleProto marks its 90th anniversary
The Greek exporter was founded back in 1928 and intends to use its 90 years of experience to take advantage of the growing potential for kiwifruit, cherries and grapes
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne targets food waste
Through new partnerships and products, the Brittany, France-based marketer aims to reduce food waste and attract younger consumers to the range
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ArticleFrench offer guided tours in Berlin
Visitors to the French pavilion at this year’s Fruit Logistica will be able to take a guided tour across France’s numerous production regions
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ArticleKenya avo ban seen as positive
Exporters are optimistic about the impact of the temporary ban on avocado exports by the Kenyan authorities
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ArticleEgyptian exports rise in 2017
Egypt’s Agricultural Export Council has revealed that exports of Egyptian fruit and vegetables rose by 3 per cent last year
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ArticlePink Lady rewards sustainability
Pink Lady Europe shows the way with its decision to reward six sustainable initiatives as part of its “Imagine” social responsibility programme
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ArticleFrench consumer brand set to expand
‘C’est qui le patron?’, a French brand aiming to empower consumers and producers, is set to add strawberries to its growing range this spring
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ArticleACP region gets Fit For Market
Brussels-based organisation Coleacp is continuing to provide wide-ranging support to producers and exporters in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries
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ArticleWar on plastic heats up in UK
With pressure mounting on the UK government to act on plastic pollution, prime minister Theresa May has announced a plan to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within 25 years
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ArticleKenyan farmers embrace contracts
Through the East African Potato Consortium, Kenyan potato producers are turning to contract farming in response to tough growing conditions
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ArticleInspections to rise on Egyptian citrus
The EU has taken the decision to increase inspection rates on Egyptian citrus from 25 per cent of containers per shipment to 100 per cent
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ArticleHazera launches Shanty in Ethiopia
The introduction of the Shanty tomato to Ethiopia by Israeli seed company Hazera has got local farmers talking of “life before and after the Shanty”
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ArticleFeijoa hope for Gazan farmers
After years of experimentation, production of guava-like fruit feijoa looks set to take off in the Gaza Strip
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ArticleEgyptian grapes to bounce back
Given the tough market for grapes, Egyptian exporters have been buoyed by the opening of the Chinese market and the EU’s decision to lower inspections on Egyptian fruit
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ArticleThe Fresh Approach spies opportunities
The Kenyan exporter sees good potential for various products in the US market once direct flights between Nairobi and Atlanta commence
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ArticleKibsons explores home deliveries
David Prokopiak of Kibsons International is set to appear at Fruitnet Forum Middle East next week to discuss the development of its home delivery service in the UAE
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ArticleGet organised, Balkan growers told
At this week’s Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, the region’s apple and berry producers were advised to diversify, collaborate and get organised to achieve export success