All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 83
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ArticlePico plans major expansion
The Egyptian producer-exporter has announced an increase in grape and stonefruit production alongside plans for further development of its product portfolio
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ArticleTurkey targets Asia and Gulf
The recent focus on Asia from both Turkish exporters and the Turkish government shows the market’s growing importance, but the Middle East remains crucial
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ArticleFresh support to continue in 2015
Further emergency assistance has been promised by the European Commission as the Russian ban continues to bite
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ArticlePoland adjusting to Russian embargo
CHANGING MARKETS: The Russian ban has forced Polish exporters to look beyond their massive neighbour and seek alternative markets in Asia and the Gulf, as well as back home
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ArticleRussia in rush for replacements
CHANGING MARKETS: Julia Ten, head of Russian importer Frujet’s St Petersburg branch, provides an update on the challenges being faced on the Russian market amid the continuing produce embargo.
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ArticleWeather hits volumes in Israel
Unfavourable conditions in Israel have resulted in widescale crop damage, lowering production and upping prices
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ArticleChiquita move comes under scrutiny
The motivation behind Cutrale-Safra's decision to use Vlissingen as its northern European banana port instead of Antwerp has been strongly questioned by the Belgian New Fruit Wharf
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ArticleEmerging markets grab attention
CHANGING MARKETS: The Russian embargo is just the latest in a long list of occurrences that has shifted interest away from established markets and towards the likes of Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
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ArticleBlue Whale and Valdiloire come together
The two French apple producers have long enjoyed a strong relationship, but the new merger will benefit from the use of a single brand
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ArticleEnd of sanctions on Iran to aid UAE
A termination of the sanctions currently imposed on Iran would benefit trade with the UAE, say analysts
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ArticleChiquita swaps Antwerp for Vlissingen
Chiquita bananas are reportedly set to unload at the Dutch port of Vlissingen in the future, instead of Antwerp in Belgium
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ArticleEuro dive to lower UAE prices
The recent fall in the value of the euro has reportedly made imports into the UAE as much as 15 per cent cheaper
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ArticlePoles protest huge mine proposal
Plans to build a new coalmine and power plant in Krobia and Miejska Górka have attracted major opposition from local farmers
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ArticleKenya returns to duty-free access
The EU has decided to reinstate Kenyan exports, which will once again benefit from duty-free access to the market
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ArticleLégumes de France re-elects president
Continued support was shown last week for Légumes de France president Jacques Rouchaussé, who stressed the need to assist producers
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ArticleStrikes bother Belgian business
A general strike in Belgium is set to cause minor disruptions to the sector, with air shipments likely to be the most affected
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne offers prizes
From next week, the French marketer will give consumers the chance of winning prizes by purchasing its shallots
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ArticleEosta gives fruit a friendly face
The Dutch organic specialist's Nature & More system has helped another grower to connect directly with consumers
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ArticleEquality nears for US potatoes
In the US, potatoes are closer to gaining equality with other vegetables as Congress prepares to approve their inclusion in national nutrition programme
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ArticleLuLu intent on expansion
The UAE retailer has revealed major growth plans, both in existing markets like India, and in new markets like Sri Lanka