All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 81
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ArticleNergi follows berry growth trend
Marketers expect the Nergi kiwiberry’s impressive growth of the last two years to continue, as the berry category shows little sign of slowing down
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ArticleComimpex joins Group Pomanjou
Leading French apple supplier Group Pomanjou has strengthened its standing with the addition of Comimpex to the group
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ArticleGreek referendum looms amid uncertainty
The Greek government has called for a referendum on the latest bailout deal, but it is the accompanying capital controls that are hindering companies’ ability to pay suppliers
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ArticleRussia extends ban by a year
Predictions on the Russian ban prove optimistic, as Putin announces year-long extension of its embargo on western agricultural imports
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ArticleAnjou shallots to gain PGI
“Echalote d’Anjou” will benefit from its long-awaited protected geographic status from the end of July
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ArticleBailout nears, uncertainty remains
Fears of a Greek exit from the EU won’t go away until a new bailout deal is reached, with exporters facing an uncertain future
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ArticleTransport chaos lessens in Calais
Stowaways and strikers combined to create chaos in Calais yesterday, but French and UK authorities are regaining order
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ArticleRussia to extend produce ban
Russian talk of prolonging the ban means markets including East Asia and the Middle East will remain top targets
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ArticleConference targets German market
VLAM and GroentenFruit Bureau’s successful Conference pear campaign in Germany is set to be extended to the rest of the country
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ArticleNew Egyptian varieties hit UK
The UK has become the primary focus of Egyptian exporters, who regard the market as an ideal launching pad for the country’s new varieties of grape and stonefruit
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ArticleGulf sees slow growth online
Online grocery sales continue to lag in the Middle East, with most consumers preferring to visit the store themselves
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ArticleWaste law ignores main cause
France’s new law to reduce retailer waste has come in for criticism for failing to address the responsibility of households
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ArticleHere comes the SunGold
Hopes are high for SunGold kiwifruit in Europe, as Zespri continues its promotional campaigns in France
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ArticleControversial TTIP creates division
The mooted deal to facilitate trade between the EU and the US has faced major public opposition, but what are the real opportunities and risks for the food industry?
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ArticleRacy contest promotes artichokes
Prince de Bretagne is building on last year’s saucy artichoke theme with the launch of a tongue-in-cheek photo competition
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens retail stores
The fresh produce giant has launched its retail format in Saudi Arabia, where an obesity crisis is changing eating habits
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ArticleZespri creates magical world
In order to promote the arrival of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in Europe, Zespri is launching a new “augmented reality” app
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ArticleSoil the focus at foods summit
At last week’s Sustainable Foods Summit, Tobias Bandel of Soil & More discussed the importance of flexibility and evolution in effectively protecting our soils
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ArticleTomabel mushrooms rely on quality
In the face of stern competition from Polish mushroom exporters, Belgium’s REO Veiling turns to its Tomabel label
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ArticleLabour certification must go further
A new report into the conditions on certified and non-certified farms shows more must be done to protect the rights of workers