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How Agromousquetaires aims to grow - interview 9 Feb 2017

John Shepherd

Agromousquetaires is France's number one private-label supplier. However, three-quarters of the company's EUR4bn in annual sales is generated through business with Intermarché, its sister company under the umbrella of manufacturing and retail business Groupement des Mousquetaires. John Shepherd met Agromousquetaires chief executive Christophe Bonno to discuss the company's plans for growth.

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Interview: Irish food "paying price for Brexit" 21 Nov 2016

Ben Cooper

Paul Kelly, director of Irish food body Food Drink Industry Ireland, spoke with Ben Cooper about the challenges the sector faces in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

Brexit - UK proposes "no hard border" with Ireland 16 Aug 17

Dean Best

The UK today (16 August) announced it wants to see "no hard border in the movement of goods" between the country and Ireland, setting out its position on one of the thorniest Brexit issues.

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Martinavarro links up with Spanish citrus rival 15 Aug 17

Andy Coyne

An alliance between Spain’s Martinavarro and Rio Tinto has created Europe’s largest citrus group.

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UK publishes post-Brexit customs proposals 15 Aug 17

Dean Best

The UK today (15 August) set out its ideas for the post-Brexit customs arrangements between the country and the EU, with London asserting the proposals would "avoid a cliff-edge" for businesses in both markets.

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Ferrero in hazelnut talks with Azerbaijan 15 Aug 17

Andy Coyne

Ferrero has held talks with the government of Azerbaijan that could lead the Italian food giant supporting the cultivation of hazelnuts in the country.

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Mushroom specialist Hughes invests in UK facility 14 Aug 17

Andy Coyne

Northern Ireland-based mushroom specialist Hughes is investing in a new facility in England that will create 100 jobs.

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US to rule on Spain's olive 'dumping' 14 Aug 17

Andy Coyne

The US government is to announce the first of its findings into allegations cheap Spanish olives are being dumped into the market next month.

UK consumers to cut back on fruit and veg - and point to Brexit, study says 18 Jul 17

Dean Best

Whatever your view on Brexit, a piece of research issued today (18 July) in the UK on fruit and veg consumption will likely unite more of you than last year's divisive vote.

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Cyber attack - another wake-up call for business 28 Jun 17

Dean Best

A month after an international cyber attack hit entities including the UK's National Health Service and Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, another has caused havoc around the world, affecting businesses including shipping group Maersk and, in our industry, Mondelez International.