All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 65
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ArticleFrosts hit French topfruit volumes
Although damage varies considerably from one region to the next, an agricultural disaster has been called for all French departments
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ArticleUAE government eases price rise fears
Following its ban on many imports, which came into effect this week, many had feared a rise in prices in the build-up to Ramadan, but alternatives are plentiful
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ArticleUncertainty shrouds stonefruit season
Frosty conditions in various stonefruit-growing regions have left producers in Greece and Turkey unclear as to the promise of the new campaign
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ArticleUAE ban has multiple effects
The UAE recently announced a ban on certain products from several Middle Eastern countries, impacting growers in Oman, Jordan and back home in the UAE
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ArticleDutch second in avocado imports
The Netherlands is the second biggest importer of avocados after the US, with both domestic consumption and re-exports on the up
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ArticleInternational interest grows in Freskon
Freskon experienced a 10-per-cent rise in visitor numbers last week in Thessaloniki, as the Greek exhibition attracts an increasingly international audience
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ArticleFreskon on course for bigger show
The Greek exhibition expects to welcome a higher number of visitors and international buyers when the show returns to Thessaloniki this week
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ArticleFrost hits European apple and stonefruit crops
The frosty conditions in central Europe over the weekend have resulted in major losses to European apple and stonefruit crops, from France to Poland
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ArticleUAE introduces ban on various imports
The UAE has announced a ban starting next month on imports of certain products from Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen over residue concerns
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ArticleProduction soars in parts of Africa
The last decade or so has seen an explosion in production of fruit and vegetables from French-speaking African countries including Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
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ArticleEgyptian grapes target China
Following the signing of a protocol with China for Egyptian grapes, exporters are excited by the potential of this huge market
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ArticleEosta backs Kenyan avocados
The Dutch organics specialist highlights the benefits to Kenyan smallholders and local communities of sourcing organic avocados from Kenya
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Article#FruitVeg4You to boost consumption
Freshfel Europe has teamed up with farmers’ organisation Copa Cogeca to launch the #FruitVeg4You hashtag to raise awareness and encourage an increase in consumption across Europe
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ArticleTechnology boosts productivity
Protofanousi Fruits’ investment in a new cherry sorting machine is expected to double productivity at the Greek company, while increasing standards
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ArticleIsraeli spraying concerns Gaza growers
The spraying of pesticides on Palestinian farmlands near the border of the Gaza Strip threatens crops including melons, watermelons and okra, say farmers
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ArticleEmirates adds to perishable solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates SkyFresh, tailored solutions to guarantee the freshness of perishable products throughout their airfreight journey
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ArticleUGPBAN seeks import rule change
The French banana association has expressed concern over the differing organic standards governing exporters from within and without the EU
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ArticleNew pack for new potatoes
French marketer Prince de Bretagne is launching a new freshness bag for its new potatoes, set to hit shelves in May
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ArticleBelOrta and Hoogstraten mull merger
Belgian cooperatives BelOrta and Hoogstraten have established a committee to look into the potential benefits of a merger
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ArticleEgypt fights Saudi pepper ban
A delegation from Egypt will attempt to resolve the current Saudi pepper ban when it visits the Kingdom next week