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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.
- Landgard parts company with Armin Rehberg>
Landgard parts company with Armin Rehberg
by Mike Knowles 26 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
German produce group's supervisory board votes unanimously to dismiss its…
- Miss Chiquita now working from home>
Miss Chiquita now working from home
by Mike Knowles 26 March 2020 Fruit, Bananas and Pineapples
Self-styled first lady of fruit backs calls for people to stay at home in order…
- Italian apples facing Indian port shutdown>
Italian apples facing Indian port shutdown
by Mike Knowles 25 March 2020 Apples & Pears
Potentially "explosive situation" could see around 400 containers of…
- Strawberry sales slump as consumers switch>
Strawberry sales slump as consumers switch
by Mike Knowles 24 March 2020 Berries
As consumers choose products with longer shelf-life, demand for strawberries…
- Panic buying 'not to blame for shortages'>
Panic buying 'not to blame for shortages'
by Mike Knowles 23 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Debate rages over what's to blame for empty supermarket shelves, as…
- Coronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers>
Coronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
by Mike Knowles 20 March 2020 Fruit, Berries, Stonefruit, Vegetables and Asparagus
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are…
- "Fruit and veg does not stop">
"Fruit and veg does not stop"
by Mike Knowles 19 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
"All will be fine,” sing Milan wholesalers during flashmob to…
- Italian firms rise to coronavirus challenge>
Italian firms rise to coronavirus challenge
by Mike Knowles 18 March 2020 Apples & Pears, Tomatoes and Cherries
Producers and exporters are having to contend with dramatic spikes in demand…
- Produce industry works to maintain supply>
Produce industry works to maintain supply
by Mike Knowles 17 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Trade body Freshfel says companies will ensure 'fresh corridors' for…
- Coronavirus: companies donating to hospitals>
Coronavirus: companies donating to hospitals
by Mike Knowles 16 March 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Vegetables and Leafy & Salad Vegetables
La Linea Verde joins Esselunga and Ali to support Italy's frontline…
