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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- michael@fruitnet.com
NewsCentralised approach helps Chilean cherries reach Asia
Logistics giant Maersk says “seamless” supply chain management has helped Geofrut to expand into more distant markets
NewsDel Monte’s fruit-selling robot rolls into France
Automated banana and pineapple unit forms part of marketer’s new in-store promotion at branch of Intermarché near Paris
NewsMerger of Agrintesa and Fruit Modena Group offers new path for pears
Merger of Italian cooperatives creates one of Europe’s largest fresh produce suppliers with 10,500ha of production area
FeaturesItalian kiwifruit business enters its ‘golden age’
Jingold boss says producers have steadily converted from green to yellow-fleshed varieties, positioning country as Northern Hemisphere’s dominant golden kiwifruit producer with around 100,000 tonnes per year
FeaturesIfco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
NewsPlanasa acquires Illinois Foundation Seeds to expand vegetable breeding
Takeover expected to accelerate innovation in fresh produce varieties, as well as reinforcing EW Group’s commitment to sustainable agriculture
FeaturesAgrintesa sees growth ahead for Italy’s ‘autumn gold’
Demand for Italian persimmons is rising among younger Italian consumers and in European export markets, according to producer group Agrintesa and marketing cooperative Alegra
NewsThe robot from Del Monte says ‘buy my bananas’
Marketer confirms it is trialling automated merchandising units in three Chicago supermarkets to encourage shoppers to select its fruit
NewsCarrier Transicold sells 25,000 OptimaLine containers for fresh produce
Refrigerated transport technology company also developing wireless, real-time monitoring systems to help fresh produce exporters go further
VideoAsia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
Episode 3 of The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
NewsFresh Berry Company partners with Driscoll’s for record-breaking blueberries
New Zealand grower-partner to grow Eterna blueberries, recently certified as the world’s largest variety by Guinness World Records
NewsChoppy waters ahead for global shipping’s net-zero framework
US pressure and Saudi Arabia’s successful motion to adjourn IMO talks on the controversial framework appears to have scuppered a deal that took a decade to negotiate, despite backing from over a hundred countries
NewsZespri promotes Kok Hwee Ng to chief marketing officer
Kiwifruit marketer makes key appointment as part of long-term strategy to elevate company’s reputation to ‘world’s healthiest’ fruit brand
NewsZespri uses satellite technology to combat Italian kiwifruit disease
Company hails ‘revolution’ in management of vine disease moria, based on new remote sensing techniques combined with historical data
NewsScales continues to dazzle despite geopolitical uncertainty
New Zealand apple exporter increases full-year guidance citing ‘continuing positive performance’ and appoints new director
NewsUSA Pears unveils first new logo in 40 years
Oganisation unveils fresh brand identity at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, as it prepares to promote larger crop to US consumers
NewsRockit under pressure as New Zealand grower enters administration
The premium apple brand’s growers have struggled lately to secure good enough margins as supply chain costs have risen
NewsProduce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat
As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come
NewsZespri targets world’s healthiest fruit brand status by 2035
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer outlines ambitious strategy, as it looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for naturally nutritious products
NewsSiCar Farms opens new distribution centre at Port Manatee
New facility will make it easier for group to deliver citrus and other fruits more efficiently to markets across the US East Coast