All articles by Mike Knowles
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NewsChina matches Peru as world’s leading table grape exporter
Country’s production expands for seventh consecutive year, as global production is forecast to rise by 545,000 tonnes
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NewsDole Nordic to acquire Greenfood’s fresh produce business
Greenfood announces landmark agreement to sell fruit and vegetable wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland
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NewsJingold expands beyond kiwifruit with Italian-grown avocados
Italian company to launch L’Avocado Italiano by Jingold, backed by ambitious production plans through new joint venture AgroAvo
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NewsStrong kiwifruit sales push Seeka profit to record levels
Company raises profit forecast, on the back of reported improved returns, excellent post-harvest performance, and cost savings
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NewsItalian apple group director welcomes Suez Canal reopening
Faster access to overseas markets seen as vital, as association looks to develop new export markets in Asia and Latin America
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NewsStonepeak invests in reusable packaging provider Ifco
Investor joins existing shareholder Triton to support continued improvement in network capacity, service reliability, and digital capabilities
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NewsFruit lost from Seatrade vessel begins to wash up on shore
Bananas, avocados and plantains reportedly in containers that fell off Baltic Klipper at weekend, as coastguard monitors clear-up
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NewsFruitful Ventures repositions Olympic Fruit and Freshpride
Commercial manager Dick Donker takes on new trade and wholesale role, while Christian Schouten heads up overseas business
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NewsLandmark EU ruling clears path for gene edited fruit and vegetables
Deal between the Council of the EU and European Parliament sets out plan to regulate new genomic techniques in same manner as conventional breeding methods
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NewsOrsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
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NewsDole France works with Intermarché to raise its brand awareness
In-store activation in more than 800 stores across France helps to boost company’s market penetration in Europe, Middle East and Africa
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NewsDP World expands freight operations to Sweden
Logistics group says expansion will connect regional businesses to its global network, and offer new route to road emissions reduction
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NewsApple exports drive strong performance at Scales
NZ group benefits from excellent growing conditions in 2024/25 and strategic investments in premium apple varieties for Asian and Middle Eastern markets
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FeaturesMission Produce seen as ripe for investment
Company’s impressive performance in avocados, as well as its expansion into mangoes and blueberries, gives leading analyst cause for confidence
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NewsZespri campaign highlights healthiness of green kiwifruit
Marketer rolls out three-month campaign in Italy to promote green kiwifruit’s officially recognised contribution to consumer health
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VideoThe Fresh Ideas Show: How to keep Fruit Logistica fresh and relevant
In this bonus episode, Mike and Maura speak to David Ruetz and Mario Tobias of Messe Berlin about the trade show’s future development
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NewsVog appoints first new chairman in 17 years
Italian apple grower consortium votes to promote current vice-chair following extended period of growth and diversification
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NewsNew plantings help Mexico’s blueberry exports recover
Country is expected to ship more of the fruit overseas this season, although volumes remain below their 2022/23 peak
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NewsKuehne+Nagel subsidiary to buy Latin American logistics group
Apex Logistics’ planned acquisition of Andes Integración Logistica opens major new revenue stream in region’s fruit export business
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NewsCGA chief executive pays tribute to Deon Joubert
Boitshoko Ntshabele praises late colleague’s “immense expertise” and ”profound impact” on South Africa’s fruit business