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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.
- Nic Jooste departs Jupiter Group>
Nic Jooste departs Jupiter Group
by Mike Knowles 2 April 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Company's business development manager and former Cool Fresh CSR director…
- Germany faces fruit and veg shortages>
Germany faces fruit and veg shortages
by Mike Knowles 1 April 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Stonefruit, Vegetables, Tomatoes and Cherries
Head of leading supplier Frutania warns of rising prices and lack of produce…
- Fruitbox now available on Apple Podcasts>
Fruitbox now available on Apple Podcasts
by Mike Knowles 31 March 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Stonefruit, Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Asparagus and Tomatoes
Episode 3 brings you expert analysis from Italy, where coronavirus is creating…
- Dutch government backs local supply chains>
Dutch government backs local supply chains
by Mike Knowles 30 March 2020 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Companies including Koppert Cress work to reconnect with consumers as…
- 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…
- 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…
