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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.
- Ikea pieces together local lettuce plan>
Ikea pieces together local lettuce plan
by Mike Knowles 5 April 2019 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Company says it is ready to serve up salad crops grown in containers outside…
- Record response for Global Berry Congress>
Record response for Global Berry Congress
by Mike Knowles 29 March 2019 Berries
Total of 580 people from 50 countries join 37 exhibitors and 50 speakers for…
- Pulling in the same direction>
Pulling in the same direction
by Mike Knowles 25 March 2019 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Citrus, Grapes, Avocados, Vegetables and Tomatoes
Christiane Bell discusses how BayWa is making it easier for customers to access…
- Driscoll's sues former UC Davis scientist>
Driscoll's sues former UC Davis scientist
by Mike Knowles 22 March 2019 Berries
Berry marketer accuses California Berry Cultivars and founder Douglas Shaw of…
- Brexit: many questions left to answer>
Brexit: many questions left to answer
by Mike Knowles 18 March 2019 Fruit and Vegetables
Huge uncertainty around UK's departure from the EU, say trade experts from…
- Big doubts over UK's no-deal banana duty>
Big doubts over UK's no-deal banana duty
by Mike Knowles 15 March 2019 Bananas
Lack of continuity agreements with Latin American countries could leave banana…
- Zero-tariff Brexit raises questions>
Zero-tariff Brexit raises questions
by Mike Knowles 13 March 2019 Apples & Pears, Berries, Bananas, Citrus, Vegetables and Tomatoes
Brexit uncertainty is hitting new levels after the UK government's…
- Naturipe targets global blockchain roll-out>
Naturipe targets global blockchain roll-out
by Mike Knowles 27 February 2019 Berries
Berry supplier releases video in partnership with tech partner SAP to…
- Capespan cracks down on IP 'theft'>
Capespan cracks down on IP 'theft'
by Mike Knowles 25 February 2019 Fruit, Citrus and Vegetables
The South African company has revealed it won a major legal case against five…
- Video: Cutting emissions to zero>
Video: Cutting emissions to zero
by Mike Knowles 25 February 2019 Fruit and Vegetables
Eugenio Grimaldi of Grimaldi Lines says the group has found a way to eliminate…
