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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- +44 20 7501 0306
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- michael@fruitnet.com
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Crimson Snow apple volume overtakes Kiku for first time
As Kiku Variety Management celebrates 25 years in business, the success of this white-skinned variety points to a bright future for the club apple specialist
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Zespri puts NZ kiwifruit on hold in Europe after mice alert
No fruit from company’s first new-season consignment of SunGold will be released until further inspections have been carried out and any affected product is destroyed
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Early start for Zespri as NZ kiwifruit arrives in Europe
Europe and North America director Steven Martina confirms plan for bigger marketing campaign this year as the company targets sale of around 70m trays in Europe
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How can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
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The future of berries: better taste, climate resistance, more autumn-winter supply
One of Europe’s top berry breeders offers her thoughts on what kind of fresh berry varieties will be needed in future
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Bananen: Kaufland reagiert auf Kritik der lateinamerikanischen Verbände und verteidigt niedrige Preise
Die deutsche SB-Warenhauskette Kaufland hat gegenüber Fruitnet erklärt, dass sie die geäußerte Behauptung der Verbände der Bananenerzeuger und -exporteure aus Lateinamerika, ihre Preisstrategie für Bananen sei unfair und ausbeuterisch, zurückweist.
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German asparagus campaign could start and finish earlier
Open-field supply has landed in the country’s supermarkets earlier than usual, according to leading marketer Landgard
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Kaufland defends low banana prices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
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Tough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
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Del Monte Italy bets on berries as market grows
Company reveals plan to develop soft fruit production in Sicily and to sell the berries under its own brand
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Melinda acquires master licence for Morgana apple brand
Italian consortium seizes opportunity to boost its produce portfolio with the development of another exclusive club variety
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New Zealand’s biggest Pink Lady supplier ready for record campaign
As its first new-season apples arrive in Europe, Golden Bay Fruit is set to export more than two million cartons for the first time
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Kaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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Jumbo removes plastic from Dutch fresh produce
Cucumbers, leeks and peppers sourced from the Netherlands will no longer be sold in plastic packaging, says retailer
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Trader Joe’s puts banana price up by 21 per cent
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
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European supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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Agrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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Cut tax on fruit and veg to boost consumer health, says report
New research based on consumer survey in seven countries suggests governments can do more to help people meet WHO’s recommended daily intake
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South African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network
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Orsero springs into action with avocado and baby mango packs
Italian company targets Easter holiday sales period with new range of brightly designed, limited-edition gift packs