All articles by Mike Knowles
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NewsLandgard reports drop in annual fresh produce sales
German cooperative says group-wide efficiency drive will help deliver improvement amid challenging market conditions
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NewsEU regulation on new genomic techniques cleared for launch
European Parliament vote will see gene-editing technologies regulated in same manner as conventional breeding methods
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NewsDP World’s keeps on trucking down electric avenue
Port operator’s accelerator scheme runs offers hauliers 12-week EV trial as decarbonisation effort continues
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NewsSeeka forecasts lower profit amid reduced kiwifruit volumes
Supplier attributes lower profit forecast to return to typical growing conditions in New Zealand and challenging weather in Australia
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NewsDole Nordic’s acquisition deal gets green light
Greenfood’s plan to sell off fresh produce wholesale division receives regulatory approval in Sweden
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NewsNaturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsSouth Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
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NewsPalm Ventures buys microgreens supplier and tech startup AeroFarms
Indoor vertical farming specialist appoints new management team led by former Kraft Heinz and AB InBev executive Gustavo Burger
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NewsCPMA warns trade tensions threaten North America’s food security
Fresh produce industry body calls for protection of tariff-free trade ahead of CUSMA review
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NewsChiquita expands banana snack campaign with summer relaunch
Starting in the US, the banana brand is relaunching its consumer campaign, with an emphasis on snacking and enjoyment
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NewsDole expands Minecraft campaign with pineapple focus
Marketer renews partnership with video gaming giant to build healthy connections with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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NewsEarly warning system uses AI to help growers predict climate risk
WayBeyond says its new forecasting tool offers predictive intelligence for crops in tunnels and greenhouses
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NewsFall Creek expands beyond blueberries with Italian acquisitions
Addition of Trentino-based Berryplant and Berrytech is company’s first move into raspberries and blackberries
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NewsSwitzerland expects bumper cherry harvest this summer
Favourable weather conditions set the stage for larger crop this season, according to the Swiss Fruit Association
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NewsOndine flat nectarine production set to double in Italy
Four Italian suppliers are doubling production of Ondine flat nectarines this season, with fruit from Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont and Veneto backed by a new ‘Snack the Summer’ marketing campaign launching in Milan.
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NewsIndian state exports first commercial mango shipment to UK
Debut commercial consignment of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand departs Kolkata, as global shortage continues
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NewsNew service helps Philippines expand pineapples shipments to Middle East
Country signals major export push as consignment of MD2 pineapples from Mindanao embarks on new commercial route to UAE
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NewsLegendary Fruit buys Gebbers Farms to expand apple and cherry offer
Acquisition creates one of Washington’s largest suppliers, with rights to premium varieties including SugarBee and Rockit
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NewsZespri rejects minister’s claims on Māori kiwifruit access
Kiwifruit marketer responds to claims it is holding back development opportunities for indigenous growers on shared land