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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.
- Resilience needed for berry trade to thrive>
Resilience needed for berry trade to thrive
by Mike Knowles 22 October 2021 Berries
Experts at Global Berry Congress focus on need to overcome big challenges so…
- Molari and Emco Cal sign blackberry deal>
Molari and Emco Cal sign blackberry deal
by Mike Knowles 18 October 2021 Berries
Agreement allows Italian firm to produce and sell new plants derived from…
- World still fails to eat enough fruit and veg>
World still fails to eat enough fruit and veg
by Mike Knowles 15 October 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
WFVD2021: Global alliance identifies lack of government support for 5 a Day…
- Fruitbox 70 - Mehdi El Alami, Morocco FoodEx>
Fruitbox 70 - Mehdi El Alami, Morocco FoodEx
by Mike Knowles 15 October 2021 Fruit, Berries, Citrus, Grapes, Stonefruit, Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes and Tomatoes
A new promotional campaign and a faster shipping link have opened the door for…
- Big names booked in for Fruit Logistica>
Big names booked in for Fruit Logistica
by Mike Knowles 13 October 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
Dole, Fyffes, SanLucar and Zespri among leading companies ready to exhibit at…
- BayWa forms Global Produce subsidiary>
BayWa forms Global Produce subsidiary
by Mike Knowles 4 October 2021 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Exotics, Mangoes & Papayas, Grapes, Avocados, Melons, Vegetables, Tomatoes, Pineapples, Pineapples and Cherries
Group unveils separate brand identity for new company, which includes T&G…
- Bayer expands organic seed range>
Bayer expands organic seed range
by Mike Knowles 22 September 2021 Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes and Tomatoes
New certified production of tomato, pepper and cucumber seeds aimed at helping…
- Four seasons in one brand for Marlene>
Four seasons in one brand for Marlene
by Mike Knowles 8 September 2021 Apples & Pears
Following its première at the Venice Film Festival, a new marketing…
- Macfrut hails recovery and pushes trade with China>
Macfrut hails recovery and pushes trade with China
by Mike Knowles 7 September 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
Rimini exhibition's physical return brings prospect of new growth,…
- Greenfood takes stake in Jaguar>
Greenfood takes stake in Jaguar
by Mike Knowles 30 August 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
Swedish group expands global network with investment in one of Europe's…
