All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 59
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ArticleBonduelle Group names new CEO
Following a meeting of the group’s 1,300 managers, Guillaume Debrosse has been promoted to CEO, with Christophe Bonduelle becoming non-executive chairman
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ArticleBlow for French fruit education
Interfel has called on French ministers to get on the same page after a court ruled that its activities in public schools were not in the general public interest
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ArticleBetter outlook for Greek cherries
Greek cherry growers hope for better volumes and better quality after last season’s rain- and wind-affected campaign
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ArticleBayer-Monsanto gets green light
The proposed merger between Bayer and Monsanto has gained the approval of the US Justice Department in a deal worth US$62.5bn
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ArticleDubai targets plastic waste
The Emirate is seeking to address its plastic waste problem, segregating waste at source and promoting recycling and reuse, but awareness remains low
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ArticleGreece faces varietal challenge
Efforts are underway in Greece to bring new grape varieties into production, including both seeded and seedless varieties
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ArticleFirst NZ Gala arrive in India
India's IG International has imported the season’s first batch of Royal Gala apples from New Zealand through Te Mata Exports
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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