All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 11
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NewsRivoira Group forecasts 75 per cent rise in Sambóa apple production
Italian crop of branded apples expected to rise significantly this season, as major marketing campaign kicks off across Europe
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NewsGlobal Plant Genetics celebrates decade of horticultural innovation
The UK-based specialist in berries, asparagus, grapes and nuts has built a global network and received royal recognition for its international trade success
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NewsNew Zealand fruit exports surge to NZ$2.96bn in 2025
New Zealand’s fruit export value climbed significantly in the first half of 2025, with total overseas sales showing a 27 per cent increase year-on-year
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NewsChiquita’s return to Panama welcomed by business chamber
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture has welcomed banana giant Chiquita’s decision to resume operations in Bocas del Toro by February 2026, following its recent departure amid a labour dispute
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NewsOZblu launches Chinese brand name at Asia Fruit Logistica
United Exports’ premium blueberry brand deepens engagement with Chinese customers through the introduction of trademarked local brand name
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NewsBrio defies stagnant organic market with 21 per cent sales growth
Italian organic fruit and vegetable specialist posts impressive increase to €67.3mn, bucking the trend in a market experiencing minimal growth in consumption
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NewsItalian growers hungry for growth as apple turnover warms up
The start of the new apple season looks extremely promising for Italian consortium Vog, with sales of premium brands continuing to grow and consumer awareness of its portfolio brand Marlene reaching an all-time high
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NewsDP World launches low-carbon truck programme at UK ports
Programme will provide HVO fuel at diesel-equivalent prices until 2027 for qualifying operators, creating a transitional pathway toward eventual electrification of heavy goods vehicles
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NewsPanama officials to meet with Chiquita owner in Brazil
Panama’s government is making diplomatic overtures to Chiquita in an attempt to persuade the multinational to resume banana production in Bocas del Toro province
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NewsZespri to cut 135 jobs amid industry challenges
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer reportedly plans to reduce its workforce as part of a strategic restructuring to address changing market conditions
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NewsThe Greenery and BelOrta launch FreshAlliance cooperation
Dutch and Belgian cooperatives have officially established a Transnational Union of Producer Organisations, aimed at creating added value while maintaining their independent structures
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NewsPanama approves Chiquita’s return to banana production
The Panamanian government has authorised the Ministry of Commerce to sign agreements with Chiquita Panama, paving the way for the multinational to resume banana operations in Bocas del Toro following a costly shutdown
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NewsScales reports strong growth in horticulture division earnings
New Zealand’s largest apple exporter has announced significant growth in its horticulture division, with earnings up 77.4 per cent to NZ$53.2mn for the first half of the year
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NewsBerryWorld Asia launches with China debut and India campaign
Agroberries Group has established a new regional division, BerryWorld Asia, to distribute its licensed berry varieties across Asian markets, including first-time entries into China and India
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VideoVideo: Magnetic fields, better yields
Rozalin Aliramaei speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Elenovations’ AI-driven technology, which simulates plants’ natural growing conditions
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VideoVideo: Tariff tension triggers Canadian concern
Seeds & Stems’ Sav Tsoukalas discusses how US tariff policy and Canada’s own response is reshaping supply chains, changing retail buying patterns, and influencing consumer choices in the country’s fresh produce market
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VideoThe Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast
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NewsEU pear production to rise slightly in 2025/26
Total pear production across the European Union is forecast to reach 1.79mn tonnes in 2025/26, a slight increase of 1.4 per cent on previous estimates but still the fourth-lowest crop of the past decade.
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NewsEU apple production to remain low at 10.46mn tonnes
World Apple & Pear Association releases new forecast data showing EU apple production remains relatively low, but the most concerning trend will be an apparent lack of demand growth
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NewsUSDA to purchase US$35m of fresh apples for nutrition programmes
Industry body USApple praises government intervention, which it says will benefit struggling apple producers and disadvantaged Americans