All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 55
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ArticleBayer-Monsanto deal rests on BASF
Bayer is prepared to sell its vegetable seed business to BASF to smooth over its proposed merger with Monsanto, in the face of opposition from US farmers
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ArticleAmazon set for growth in France
The US-based retail giant is planning to hire 2,000 people in France this year as it continues to strengthen its presence in the Hexagon’s grocery business
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ArticleÇekok recognises kiwifruit potential
The Turkish grower-exporter has formed a partnership with Zespri to trial golden kiwifruit in its orchards, as the company realises the potential for kiwifruit production in the country
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne in sustainability drive
Prince de Bretagne is intent on going further in terms of sustainability, with zero-residue tomatoes and anti-waste efforts forming part of its approach
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ArticleWalmart looks to Eden for freshness
The US-based retailer has quietly rolled out its new Eden system to 43 distribution centres as it seeks to prioritise freshness
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ArticleAzerbaijan sees tomato growth
Exports of Azerbaijani tomatoes to Russia are on the rise, while some exporters are now looking to explore the European market
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ArticleADFSC to supply Elite Agro in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Centre is set to supply Elite Agro as the UAE looks to strengthen its domestic supply chain for local produce
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ArticleSnow impacts southern France
In addition to transport chaos, the heavy snowfall in the south of France has caused concern regarding its effect on early-blooming stonefruit varieties
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ArticleUGPBAN launches fair trade label
Small banana producers in Guadeloupe and Martinique are expected to benefit from the new “Banane française equitable” mark, not least with higher fixed prices
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ArticleRussia set to embrace plastic
Western Europeans are at last coming to terms with their addiction to plastic, while Russian consumers are starting to perceive packaged produce as better quality and safer
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ArticleSysteme U in talks with Amazon
Systeme U is the latest French retailer to be linked with online retail giant Amazon’s reported desire to strengthen its presence in France
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ArticleTunisia calls for Mediterranean label
The country’s agriculture minister has urged French interprofessional organisation Interfel to support the development of a label for the Med region
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ArticleEkoplaza unveils first plastic-free aisle
The Dutch supermarket chain has introduced the world's first plastic-free aisle in Amsterdam, as the war on plastic enters its next phase
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ArticleFrench back zero-residue label
In response to growing concerns over health, a collective of French companies are getting behind a new zero-residue label
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ArticleHoogstraten prioritises variety
The Belgian auction is placing a greater emphasis on raspberries and blueberries, where most growth in the berry category is being seen
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ArticleRegal’in varieties head to Australia
Stonefruit varieties from southern French fruit breeder Agro Selections Fruits are set to be cultivated in Australia thanks to a new partnership
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ArticlePhilips Lighting in Russia LED deal
The Netherlands-based lighting specialist has installed its first LED grow light project for cucumber cultivation in Russia with Agrokultura and Svetogor
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ArticleUAE sees organic shelf space grow
Retail space for organic products is increasing in the UAE, according to a new study, but new product launches tend to focus on “natural” and “free-from” claims
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ArticleInternational presence at WOP Dubai
The annual WOP Dubai exhibition took place at the World Trade Centre in December, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all around the world
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ArticleGulf challenges remain for Kenyan avos
Avocado exporters in Kenya have considerable experience sending to the Gulf, but logistical hurdles continue to hamper progress