All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 78
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ArticleFrench strikes hit produce trade
Widespread strikes against labour reforms in France have already succeeded in slowing down trade, with new actions planned for this week
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ArticleMarseille hit by port strikes
Container terminals at the French port have been paralysed by strikes that have swept across the country against controversial labour reforms
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ArticleGreece's produce pantheon on display
Annual exhibition Freskon put Greece’s exporters in the spotlight last month, with new markets across the Middle East and Asia the top priority
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ArticleIdyl launches Maghreb Palm Biotechnologies
The Franco-Moroccan producer has created a start-up, Maghreb Palm Biotechnologies, to strengthen its position in the farming sector
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ArticleCofruid’Oc maps out quality approach
The French cooperative has highlighted the importance of pursuing quality, as demonstrated by its Tasty Granny-branded apples
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ArticleSpecial Fruit embraces Zerya
The Belgian importer has announced that three of its berry producers in Spain and Portugal have gained the Zerya residue-free certification
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ArticleTurkish cherries close in on China
A deal to allow Turkish cherries to enter the Chinese market is close to completion, with inspectors due to descend on Turkish production sites and packhouses
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ArticleUncertainty shrouds stonefruit campaign
Recent unfavourable weather, including frost and hail, have forced many European regions to delay forecasts on the new stonefruit crop
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ArticleKiwifruit prices hit low in Europe
High volumes from Italy and Greece have contributed toward the saturation of the European market, forcing exporters east
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ArticleLulu to open in Abu Dhabi
The Mall at Abu Dhabi World Trade Center is set to welcome Lulu Hypermarket as it diversifies its retail offering
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ArticlePink Lady launches design contest
Pink Lady Europe has put the fate of its new bag design in the hands of the public, who will vote on their favourite entry
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ArticlePrimland shows social side
Social media has become a useful tool for companies like French kiwifruit exporter Primland to connect with consumers in East Asia
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ArticleAccorHotels to plant veg gardens
The hotel chain has revealed plans to open vegetable gardens at many of its hotels in a bid to reduce waste
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ArticleLulu invests in Indian stores
The UAE retailer has decided to open a number of shopping malls in India, which has moved to facilitate investment in the country
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ArticleRSA organic growers 'scapegoated'
Dutch organic specialist Eosta believes EU protectionism is ultimately to blame for South African organic lemon growers’ decision to halt exports
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ArticleEU votes on herbicide ban
Efsa may disagree with the WHO that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic”, but the European public appears convinced
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ArticleTechnology prolongs shelf-life
Trials at UWE Bristol have confirmed the success of a new technology to lengthen the lifespan of various fruit and vegetables
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ArticleGrape breeders gang up in Greece
Grape breeders have shown there’s strength in numbers, uniting to enforce their rights for the first time in Greece
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ArticleMedfel exhibition set for expansion
The Mediterranean region’s foremost produce fair is expected to see an increase in exhibitor and visitor numbers this year
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ArticleBelgian pears near Brazil entry
Belgian officials are confident that the country’s pears will soon gain access to the large Brazilian market