All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 59
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ArticleBlue Whale backs Joya success
The French apple exporter has been struck by Joya’s impressive performance this year, backing the variety to compete with imports in the latter part of the season
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ArticleRussia eases limits on Turkish tomatoes
Restrictions on Turkish tomatoes are steadily being lifted in Russia as Rosselkhoznadzor announces the country’s readiness to increase imports
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ArticleFrench asparagus battles conditions
France's white asparagus season has been held up by incessant rain and low temperatures, but the sun’s return has brought optimism
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ArticleFrance in “spring of discontent”
Strikes at the SNCF and Air France continue to disrupt transport services in France, affecting fresh produce trade and deliveries across the country
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ArticleFreskon back in Thessaloniki
The Greek fruit and vegetables fair returns to Thessaloniki this month, with the aim of connecting businesses in the Balkans and south-east Mediterranean
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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