All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 108
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ArticleUS considers access for Italian topfruit
Mediterranean country may be closer to exporting apples and pears to the US following news of possible breakthrough
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ArticlePromising market for RSA grapefruit
Demand for citrus fruit in Europe appears strong after earlier-than-usual conclusion to the Spanish export season
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ArticleChiquita promotes kiwifruit in Italy
Company launches tour of Italian wholesale centres to raise awareness of branded, year-round offer among buyers
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ArticleUnica now Spain's largest tomato group
Exporter set to merge with Parque Natural, currently Spain's largest supplier of on-the-vine tomato varieties
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ArticlePolice seize French spuds sold as Italian
Potatoes confiscated in Messina, Sicily, were reportedly being sold under the EU-approved Bologna PDO brand
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ArticleEmpty shelves highlight role of bees
Whole Foods makes dramatic visual point about importance of bees to global supply of fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleAnecoop warns clementine 'thieves'
Company suggests any attempt to reproduce protected clementine variety Clemensoon will struggle to remain undetected
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ArticleRussians keen on Bulgarian cherries
Prices likely to be high again this year as growing interest in Kyustendil cherry crop prompts growers to ramp up production
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ArticleColombia banana strike action averted
Markets in Europe and North America breathe sigh of relief, but questions remain about commercial sustainability of export deal
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ArticleEroski rolls out new store concept
Neighborhood supermarket in Bilbao plans to source a large proportion of its fresh produce from suppliers in the Basque region
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ArticleRussia and Ukraine boost banana sales
Analyst reports record demand for the fruit in eastern European markets, with imports up almost a third on the five-year average
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ArticleUK importer has cherries covered
Introduction of new rain protection technology said to have improved prospects of good harvest, says JO Sims
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ArticleDole buyout under investigation
Fresh produce giant set to form committee of independent directors who will assess value of proposed share offer
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit exports down again
Exports from the US state fell further this season, while growers are struggling to maintain market share in key markets
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ArticleVintage NZ kiwifruit crop could run low
Positive demand and higher repeat purchasing at start of new season raises prospect of possible shortage of supply
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ArticleRooney chips in with Mr Potato promo
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been chosen as face of Malaysian crisp brand's new campaign worldwide
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ArticleBanana strike decision raises shortage fears
Approval of industrial action in Colombia could stop flow of one million boxes into northern Europe within next fortnight
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ArticleFacebook users flock to Isla Bonita
Spanish marketer Eurobanan marks major milestone reflecting tropical fruit brand's strong connection with consumers
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ArticleNew cherry brand for Vignola group
Tentatrice brand being used to market sizeable crop excluded from using region's protected geographical indication mark
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ArticleWidespread flooding hits European crops
Vegetable production in parts of Germany and Czech Republic reported to have been hit after Elbe and Danube burst banks