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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.
- Simona Rubbi joins Freshfel board>
Simona Rubbi joins Freshfel board
by Mike Knowles 30 September 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Grapes, Stonefruit, Melons, Vegetables, Tomatoes and Cherries
CSO Italy's international relations manager will work to promote European…
- Covid is changing fruit and veg trade 'permanently'>
Covid is changing fruit and veg trade 'permanently'
by Mike Knowles 28 September 2020 Fruit, Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes and Tomatoes
New report points to expanding supply models, higher demand for local produce,…
- Fruitbox: Will tech help us harvest better fruit?>
Fruitbox: Will tech help us harvest better fruit?
by Mike Knowles 16 September 2020 Berries, Grapes and Stonefruit
Sun World International's David Marguleas explains why technology has such…
- Fruitnet Insights · Avocado Market Update>
Fruitnet Insights · Avocado Market Update
by Mike Knowles 15 September 2020 Avocados
Leading players in the fresh avocado business discuss market trends,…
- Fruitbox: Making produce more profitable>
Fruitbox: Making produce more profitable
by Mike Knowles 9 September 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Bananas, Mangoes & Papayas, Avocados and Pineapples
As he prepares to relocate to Central America, consultant Manuel Madrid sets…
- Rivoira planting trio of Gala alternatives>
Rivoira planting trio of Gala alternatives
by Mike Knowles 4 September 2020 Apples & Pears
Piedmontese supplier unveils Luiza as it prepares to run commercial trials on…
- Exhibition space sold out for Macfrut Digital>
Exhibition space sold out for Macfrut Digital
by Mike Knowles 3 September 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Total of 400 exhibitors, including 87 from China, are preparing to take part in…
- Fruitbox: How Russia reinvented its produce supply>
Fruitbox: How Russia reinvented its produce supply
by Mike Knowles 26 August 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Kiwifruit, Stonefruit, Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Tomatoes and Potatoes
Six years on from the ban on EU and US imports, Ksenia Gorovaya consider its…
- Nic Jooste ready to get Immersed>
Nic Jooste ready to get Immersed
by Mike Knowles 18 August 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
The former Cool Fresh director is helping companies develop more positive…
- Fruitbox: Ten years of helping people to love veg>
Fruitbox: Ten years of helping people to love veg
by Mike Knowles 29 July 2020 Berries, Kiwifruit, Vegetables, Brassicas, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes, Exotic Vegetables, Tomatoes and Aubergines
The creators of Love My Salad explain how they have managed to make vegetables…
