All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 103
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ArticleStaay to take over bankrupt Van Rijn
Further consolidation in Dutch trade as management of troubled import-export business works with rival group to find solution
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ArticleEating more produce 'could save trillions'
Coordinated efforts to increase fruit and vegetable intake in the US could result in a substantial saving on annual medical costs
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ArticleRussian importers under huge pressure
Country's fresh produce market growing, but middlemen finding themselves increasingly squeezed out by retailers
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ArticleWhole Foods pushes avocado promotion
Retailer planning eye-catching offer for customers over coming weekend as Hass campaign begins to get underway
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ArticleSouth Africa faces water challenge
Extent of river contamination exposed by in-depth study into waterways, many of them used to irrigate fresh produce
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ArticleBulgaria backs local produce suppliers
Ministry of Agriculture announces it has reached agreement with retailers in the country to source local fruit and vegetables
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ArticleDole to accept Murdock offer
US fresh produce giant reaches agreement on improved share offer from chairman and chief executive David Murdock
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ArticleSun World sold to Californian group
Company targets further growth for premium fruit and vegetable varieties following sale to asset management group RRG
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ArticleLate start for EU apples and pears
Season could be delayed by up to four weeks, according to Wapa, giving more time for Southern Hemisphere fruit to clear
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ArticleEU apple and pear crops bounce back
Production set to rise in 2013/14 following downturn in volumes last season, according to Prognosfruit forecasts
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ArticleCamposol responds to labour concerns
Peruvian exporter underlines ongoing commitment to allowing union membership and ensuring worker safety
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VideoZari offers early start for English apples
Season now kicking off in August thanks to introduction of early varieties such as Zari, grown exclusively in Kent
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ArticleRewe carries health message to kids
German supermarket chain is handing out free fruit to school children as they approach the start of a new academic year
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ArticleAzerbaijan invests in Russian market
Western Asian country targets expansion in far east of Russia with plan to establish new distribution hub in Ural region
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ArticleAldi dreaming of California
German discount retailer says it is no longer restricting itself to lower-income areas and has set its sights on California
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ArticleNew York prescribes fresh fruit and veg
Fresh produce vouchers given to obese hospital patients as part of new programme being trialled in the Bronx and Manhattan
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ArticleLandgard's Stephan Weist back to Rewe
Executive set for return to supermarket chain and first employer as head of fresh produce category management
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ArticleMedia reacts to Tesco campaign
The launch of Love Every Mouthful appears to have been carefully stage managed, but what has the public and press reaction been?
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ArticleRonan Lennon takes charge at Capespan
Prodigal son completes return in order to lead procurement division as group prepares to appoint new marketing chief executive
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ArticleTesco confirms Love Every Mouthful plan
New food campaign set to focus on fresh produce and offer shoppers chance to sample fruit, starting with strawberries