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The son of a retail buyer and the grandson of a grocer, Mike Knowles is editorial director for Europe at Fruitnet Media International, the leading publisher and event organiser for the international fresh produce business, as well as the editor of Eurofruit.
He joined the Fruitnet group in 2002 following stints with The Times, Sunday Telegraph and Haymarket Media. Since then, he has built up an in-depth knowledge of the European and international fresh produce markets.
Mike speaks fluent Italian and has travelled far and wide to interview key players in the international fresh fruit and vegetable business. He has also chaired and spoken at a number of industry conferences, including Global Berry Congress, Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas, Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, Asiafruit Congress and Macfrut.
- World of Fruit aims to wow consumers>
World of Fruit aims to wow consumers
by Mike Knowles 14 June 2019 Fruit
Los Angeles-based exhibition aims to take public on journey of discovery, with…
- US$100m funding boosts Infarm model>
US$100m funding boosts Infarm model
by Mike Knowles 13 June 2019 Fruit, Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables and Herbs
German start-up prepares to expand in the US and Europe as interest in vertical…
- New berry range 'better than chocolate'>
New berry range 'better than chocolate'
by Mike Knowles 4 June 2019 Berries
Joint venture partners Mastronardi and BerryWorld are aiming to wow the trade…
- Italian industry demands government action>
Italian industry demands government action
by Mike Knowles 13 May 2019 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Grapes, Vegetables, Tomatoes and Cherries
Production and export associations have told Italy's agriculture ministry…
- Ilip unveils smart avocado packaging>
Ilip unveils smart avocado packaging
by Mike Knowles 10 May 2019 Fruit, Mangoes & Papayas and Avocados
New system can indicate whether the fruit is ripe and ready to eat, as well as…
- Fresh Del Monte cuts cloth accordingly>
Fresh Del Monte cuts cloth accordingly
by Mike Knowles 30 April 2019 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Bananas, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Exotics, Grapes, Stonefruit, Avocados, Melons, Vegetables, Brassicas, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes, Tomatoes, Pineapples and Cherries
The company has reorganised its produce operations to deal with rising costs…
- Chiquita speeds up search for new banana>
Chiquita speeds up search for new banana
by Mike Knowles 8 April 2019 Bananas
New CEO Carlos Lopez Flores talks exclusively to Eurofruit about fighting…
- Video: BBC considers US avo shortage>
Video: BBC considers US avo shortage
by Mike Knowles 4 April 2019 Avocados
Fruitnet's Mike Knowles speaks to Aaron Heslehurst about Donald…
- Record response for Global Berry Congress>
Record response for Global Berry Congress
by Mike Knowles 29 March 2019 Berries
Total of 580 people from 50 countries join 37 exhibitors and 50 speakers for…
- Pulling in the same direction>
Pulling in the same direction
by Mike Knowles 25 March 2019 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Citrus, Grapes, Avocados, Vegetables and Tomatoes
Christiane Bell discusses how BayWa is making it easier for customers to access…
