All articles by Mike Knowles
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NewsUK’s first citrus grove is ‘sign of warmer climate’
Comments in newspaper report suggest UK might also one day produce its own bananas and avocados
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NewsFruitful Ventures underlines quality standards with Bloom brand relaunch
Premium brand is used for select range of products supplied by Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride
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NewsStaay confirms ten-day delay on Spanish stonefruit
Dutch importer Staay Food Group says its Spanish stonefruit campaign will begin around ten days later than normal this year due to low temperatures and heavy rainfall in March. The company, which works closely with Seville-based grower SAT Sintesis (Primor), commented: “Although the rain has contributed to ...
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NewsThe Greenery to expand Sweet Sensation pear production
Strong sales results in Germany, Scandinavia and southern Europe have apparently bolstered interest among growers
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CommentComment: Fruitist is on the verge of something berry big
A predicted IPO might be seen as a high-stakes bet on the future of fresh berries, but there is also plenty to be gained
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NewsDorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
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NewsAgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
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NewsClimate pressure puts NZ apple exporter Scales on alert
Company’s second CRD report lays out plans for further development of environment-focused projects
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NewsDubai chocolate has not caused a pistachio shortage, say experts
There is no lack of supply, say sources, who point to higher production in Turkey and Iran, and a much bigger overall crop worldwide
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NewsVip expands apple marketing drive with ham and cheese pairings
Second Applepairing campaign brings Val Venosta apples together with premium Italian deli products in retail stores
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NewsPenny Measham to join Cherry Growers Australia as CEO
Appointment of widely respected and experienced cherry expert welcomed by association’s president Alison Jones
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NewsJingold expands yellow kiwifruit production in Greece
Company targets 40 per cent growth in overall volume from Europe, as retail interest in its range of varieties grows
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NewsHein Deprez prepares to buy back Greenyard
Board and shareholders back plan to delist company and sell it to founder’s new family business Garden
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NewsNew European berry marketing campaign begins
Three-year project will promote the benefits of soft fruit to young adults in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
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NewsTroubled times for Mexico’s avocado business as Trump tariff looms
With production up this year and exports set to rise, the country’s dependence on US as a market leaves it vulnerable
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NewsICE: Italy could lose ‘billions’ as a result of US tariff
Agency director Matteo Zoppas and minister Francesco Lollobrigida tell Macfrut press conference that country faces major challenge
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NewsInterfel targets young adults with ‘vertical’ Jamais Trop advert
Latest advertisement, which is directed by French duo Xoxo, will be shown primarily on smartphone-friendly social media
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NewsAPAL to share industry-wide quality performance data
Australia’s apple and pear suppliers will see how they and other growers and packers rank according to certain parameters
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NewsNZ apple and pear returns top NZ$1bn for first time
As new harvest gets underway, industry estimates suggest exports will be up 10 per cent to 21mn cartons
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NewsCalifornia confirms 170,000-tonne avocado crop as new campaign begins
State commission rolls out series of consumer promotions designed to sustain demand through peak season