Mike Knowles
Mike Knowles is managing director of Fruitnet Europe, part of Fruitnet Media International – a world leader in fresh produce business news, analysis, and events. With an in-depth knowledge of the global fruit and vegetable trade, Mike has established a reputation as one of the industry's expert commentators.
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ArticleSteven Martina to leave Zespri
Former Greenery boss spent just over 12 months in the role but has left to “explore new opportunities”
NewsAvocados Australia targets further increase in exports
As country’s production increases, export sales have risen sevenfold. But more must be done to sustain that growth, says trade body
NewsOhalo unveils self-pollinating almond variety
Potentially groundbreaking development offers growers chance to remove significant cost, says US breeding company
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Fresh ideas and forward planning essential to revive category, says Gijsbert van Leeuwen, head of sourcing at Dutch importer Olympic Fruit
NewsJanine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
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One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville
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Company representatives led by Nick Kirton reportedly met with officials at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome
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Consortium generated sales of €350mn with last year’s 400,000-tonne crop, but says new challenges make the next campaign more difficult
NewsTesco’s new Zespri packs help boost kiwifruit sales
Ravenwood Packaging, which collaborated on the all-cardboard design, says supplier’s summer SunGold campaign ‘surpassed forecasts’
NewsCape Town port problems cost apple and pear industry €52mn a year
Two-a-Day managing director Attie van Zyl tells provincial agriculture minister Ivan Meyer more must be done to address situation
NewsRijk Zwaan builds new seed production centre near Melbourne
Van der Hoeven oversees construction of facility, which is set to incorporate traditional and semi-closed greenhouse technologies
NewsRoyal Vezet switches Albert Heijn packaging to plant-based material
Fresh convenience specialist partners with Avantium, which plans to build world’s largest PEF production facility in the Netherlands
NewsDutch eat more pears than Germans, French, Italians or Brits
Report by GroentenFruit Huis suggests demand for the fruit is stronger in the Netherlands than in other European countries
NewsScales Corp says shares acquired by companies in NZ and Australia
MD Andy Borland attributes China Resources’ exit to “change in strategic direction” on part of Hong-Based investor
NewsThe Fruitist signs marketing deal with USC Trojans
Blueberry brand extends sponsorship commitments to university sport, where it sees big scope to promote the fruit as a healthy snack
NewsDole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
NewsCRE sells stake in Mr Apple owner Scales Corp
Company’s largest shareholder gives no reason for sudden decision to exit business in which it invested over eight years ago
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US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
NewsOcean Network Express ready for complete switch to Secure Chain
Port of Rotterdam’s new system replaces previous PIN code-based terminal entry system, which was open to security breaches
NewsSeeka ‘thrilled’ about new Nashi pear variety
Company’s chief executive Michael Franks tells NZ Herald its Australian production and development orchards now total around 300ha.