All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 85
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ArticleGlobalGAP eases way for smallholders
Revisions for the upcoming Version 5 of the GlobalGAP standard include means to increase the affordability of certification for smallholder farmers
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ArticleMcDonald's France launches pear range
The fast food chain has widened its fruit selection with the offer of P'tite Poire bags, following the success of its P'tite Pomme range
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ArticlePink Lady apples return to shelves
Volumes are expected to reach 150,000 tonnes this season, which kicks off with a special competition
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ArticleOxfam critical of New Alliance policy
The organisation has blasted the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition for favouring big business over smallholders
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ArticleErbil food centre plans put on hold
The construction of the Food Distribution Center in the Kurdish city of Erbil in northern Iraq has been delayed by fighting
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ArticleNergi ends successful campaign
The kiwiberry brand benefitted from astute communication and positioning to boost sales during 2014
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ArticleEnvy calls for belief
The Washington harvest for Envy apples is being accompanied by a new promotional campaign to 'Bite and Believe'
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ArticleUkrainian apples benefit from ban
Russia's ban on EU and Moldovan apples has increased its dependence on Ukraine, despite frosty relations between the countries
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ArticleIran eyes Russian opportunities
The Russian ban on agricultural products from the EU has encouraged Iran to investigate the openings for its own exporters
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ArticleUgly fruit scheme grows in France
French retailers are following Intermarché's lead and selling so-called ugly produce at a major discount
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ArticleGhana re-admits exports to EU
The West African country has lifted its ban on vegetable exports to the EU, promising increased monitoring
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ArticleCanada set to permit Belgian pears
Belgian Conference pears are expected to gain access to the Canadian market following seven years of negotiations
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ArticleUniveg appoints Rosseneu
Univeg has hired Frederic Rosseneu, formerly of Freshfel Europe, as its new business development manager
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ArticleBonduelle reports growth
Despite difficult trading environment in Europe, Bonduelle sees return to growth, and continues rise outside the continent
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ArticleCypriots furious at mislabelling
The alleged mislabelling of Greek fruit as Cypriot has angered farmers in Cyprus already hurting from the Russian embargo
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ArticleTesco issues new profit warning
Shares tumble at the UK retailer following the company's third profit warning of the year
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ArticleEat apples, say French growers
French apple growers have followed the lead of their Polish counterparts, encouraging consumers to up consumption to counter the Russian ban
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ArticleOscar to shine in Hong Kong
Prim'land's Oscar kiwifruit already enjoys a strong reputation in Asia, but next week's Asia Fruit Logistica offers an opportunity to go further
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ArticleJordan adopts new practices and crops
Following a successful pilot, Jordan's forward-looking agricultural project in Wadi Araba looks set for a nationwide rollout
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ArticleSynergies abound for ChiquitaFyffes
The combined company is anticipated to make US$60m of savings by the end of 2016 through synergies