All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 58
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ArticleFilip Fontaine leaves BelOrta
Belgium’s largest auction has announced the departure of Filip Fontaine after five years as CEO
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ArticleCote d'Ivoire stresses eco approach
The West African country has undergone a rapid modernisation of its banana sector, with environmentally friendly methods seen as the way to remain competitive
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African bloc to boost trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to remove barriers to trade between members, but ten countries including Nigeria are yet to sign up
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ArticleAmazon partners with Monoprix
The US online retailer has formed a partnership with the upmarket Monoprix chain as it makes further inroads in the French food sector
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ArticleBlue Whale lays out future strategy
The French topfruit and kiwifruit exporter has communicated its future strategy, including the development of new varieties, organics and the zero-residue label
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ArticleRussia steps up fruit production
In order to reduce its dependence on imports, Russia is expanding fruit production in Kabardino-Balkar, including berries
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ArticleRobot pickers inspiring “awe”
Tom Coen, CEO of Belgian engineering company Octinion, discusses the industry reaction to his company’s strawberry-picking robot and the need to address future labour shortages
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ArticlePink Lady shows commitment
The apple brand made clear its commitment to tackling social and environmental challenges at the International Agricultural Show in Paris
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ArticleVOG promotes Marlene apples
The South Tyrolean apple association has engaged in a wide-ranging communications campaign to promote its Marlene apples in the Netherlands and Belgium
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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