All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 92
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ArticleFresh Del Monte records Q1 growth
The multinational has announced an increase in sales, profit and earnings per share for the first quarter of 2014
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ArticleRossillion to take over at CNIPT
Formerly of the ANPP and GEFeL, Florence Rossillion is due to lead France's potato committee from mid-June
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ArticleAzerbaijan hit by sudden cold
The Central Asian country's fruit producers are reeling from the unseasonably cold temperatures and unexpected snowfall
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ArticleNew platform for European vegetables
Vegetable and salad businesses in Europe have a new opportunity to discuss the latest trends with the launch of European Vegetable Strategies
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ArticleCopa-Cogeca weighs in on organic talks
The farmers' organisation has called for new EU proposals on organics to allow the sector to continue its development
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ArticleSavéol marks 300 years of Plougastel
To commemorate 300 years of the highly regarded strawberry variety, French co-operative Savéol has a new promotional campaign in store
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ArticleVegetable prices fall in Ukraine
Due to issues exporting to Russia, Ukrainian vegetable companies are suffering a major price decrease on the domestic market
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ArticleBorder issues concern Ukrainians
Ukrainian companies attempting to send vegetables to Russia have been hit hard by border closures and tougher inspection procedures
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ArticleCarrefour supports regional produce
Producers in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region will have a chance to showcase their produce to Carrefour buyers at an event next week
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ArticlePink Lady a big hit with the kids
A CTIFL study into French children's apple tastes puts Pink Lady at the top, as the brand looks to continue targeting this age group
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ArticleAuchan prices inflame growers
Strawberry producers in France have voiced their concern and anger at retailer Auchan's low pricing of imported Spanish strawberries
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ArticleSud de France targets Drive
The click-and-collect retail format is growing rapidly, and the Sud de France brand intends to take advantage of the opportunity
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ArticleMcDonald’s extends free fruit campaign
The fast food giant has revealed plans to have fruit giveaway initiatives operating in 19 European countries this year
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ArticleImports tumble in unstable Ukraine
The political instability currently afflicting Ukraine has led to a fall in imports of fruit and vegetables and a drop in consumption
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ArticleBee Friendly label launched in France
The new label, which encourages the cultivation of products in a way that protects pollinators, was unveiled at SIA in Paris
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ArticleSector 'untouched' by Crimean crisis
Despite widespread uncertainty across the Crimean Peninsula, one fresh produce says business continues 'as normal'
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ArticleDoors open for African fruit
Banana, citrus and avocado exporters in sub-Saharan Africa have received a shot in the arm after new research leads to a lifting of restrictions
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ArticleVal Nantais set to join Terrena
The French vegetable co-operative could become part of Terrena, as both groups seek synergies and new development opportunities
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ArticleCranfield research throws up surprises
A survey of UK suppliers into consumer buying habits casts doubt on the efficacy of price promotions on fruit and veg
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight focuses on bananas
The Make Bananas Fair campaign is at the centre of a host of actions planned for Fairtrade Fortnight, which commences today