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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.
- Total Produce and Dole secure US$1.44bn loans>
Total Produce and Dole secure US$1.44bn loans
by Mike Knowles 14 April 2021 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Bananas, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Exotics, Mangoes & Papayas, Grapes, Stonefruit, Avocados, Melons, Vegetables, Tomatoes, Pineapples and Cherries
Funding from Rabobank and Bank of America underlines confidence in proposed…
- Suspected TR4 case on Peru banana plantation>
Suspected TR4 case on Peru banana plantation
by Mike Knowles 8 April 2021 Bananas
Country's agriculture agency Senasa confirms it is testing samples of…
- Tegut promotes Italian organic kiwifruit>
Tegut promotes Italian organic kiwifruit
by Mike Knowles 6 April 2021 Kiwifruit
Brio's green kiwifruit features in a week-long promotional campaign across…
- Fruit Logistica backs Fruitnet's World of Fresh Ideas>
Fruit Logistica backs Fruitnet's World of Fresh Ideas
by Mike Knowles 6 April 2021 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Bananas, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Exotics, Mangoes & Papayas, Grapes, Stonefruit, Avocados, Melons, Vegetables, Onions & Garlic, Brassicas, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Asparagus, Exotic Vegetables, Sweetcorn, Peas & Beans, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Pineapples, Artichokes, Aubergines and Cherries
Fruitnet launches free learning and networking event for the global fresh fruit…
- Fruitbox 59 - David Hughes, Imperial College London>
Fruitbox 59 - David Hughes, Imperial College London
by Mike Knowles 1 April 2021 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Bananas, Kiwifruit and Vegetables
Find out what future trends Dr Food sees ahead for fresh produce, and where you…
- Suez shutdown delays fruit supply>
Suez shutdown delays fruit supply
by Mike Knowles 26 March 2021 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Grapes and Vegetables
Indian grapes and New Zealand apples among products that may be rerouted after…
- Albert Heijn ditches plastic bags for fruit and veg>
Albert Heijn ditches plastic bags for fruit and veg
by Mike Knowles 26 March 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
Reconfirmed as the Netherlands' most sustainable retailer, the company…
- Fruitbox 58 - Ruth McLennan, Dairy Farm Group>
Fruitbox 58 - Ruth McLennan, Dairy Farm Group
by Mike Knowles 26 March 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
The retailer's commercial director for south-east Asia explains how…
- Kanzi overcomes Covid to sell more apples>
Kanzi overcomes Covid to sell more apples
by Mike Knowles 22 March 2021 Apples & Pears
GKE says it has managed to increase sales of the variety this season despite a…
- Interpoma postponed until November 2022>
Interpoma postponed until November 2022
by Mike Knowles 19 March 2021 Apples & Pears
Uncertainty around international travel forces apple industry event to target a…
