All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 11
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NewsTesco reports strong demand for rhubarb as UK production continues to expand
Consumer interest in rhubarb as a flavour has apparently led to a growth in demand for the fresh product itself
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NewsIceland maintains Keelings partnership but drops name from produce label
Fruit and veg will no longer be sold under the Keelings, Love to Grow trademark, retailer tells The Grocer
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NewsBiosecurity NZ investigates after second Auckland fruit fly found
KVH alerts New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry to second trap find in Auckland suburbs since start of year
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NewsBattaglio forms JV with Costa Rican pineapple grower
Company’s latest investment puts it on path to further growth as Southern Hemisphere supply base continues to expand
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NewsDutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
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NewsFedemco takes to Berlin stage to spotlight wooden performance
Packaging federation tells Fruit Logistica audience that lightweight, wooden packaging is most sustainable material for fresh produce
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NewsDelphy’s new division targets growth in North America
Washington-based consultancy Delphy AgAdvisory to offer expertise and assistance to region’s agriculture businesses
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NewsKenya’s avocado exports set for new growth
As production recovers from a decrease in 2024, the country looks set to sell more of the fruit on international markets this year
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NewsThe Greenery wins new EU funding after subsidy break
Company had opted not to apply for subsidies after 2016, but recently rejoined a scheme managed by Dutch body RVO
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NewsZespri aspires to produce greenest fruit possible
In our exclusive interview with chief marketing, innovation and sustainability officer Jiunn Shih, we explore what the sustainability means for the kiwifruit supplier
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NewsVog emphasises origins as 80th anniversary celebrations begin
The Italian consortium now sells more than half a million tonnes of apples a year to customers in more than 70 countries
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NewsNZ apple and pear exports to rise, as sales top NZ$1bn for first time
Industry body NZAPI reflects on return to form in 2024 and an extremely positive forecast for the new export season
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NewsSambóa offers Chile fresh opportunity as climate warms
Italian-owned apple brand secures partnership agreements with three of Chile’s leading fruit producers
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NewsSouth African Gala sales expected to get going early in Europe
Leading exporter Tru-Cape predicts strong start to European campaign after positive harvest
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NewsTariffs ‘bad news’ for consumers, say produce business leaders
Prices and healthy diets under threat as escalating trade dispute casts shadow over North American market
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NewsTrump hits Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariff from 1 February
Trump also imposes 10 per cent duty on China and promises ’substantial’ tariff action against EU, as North America’s fresh produce trade braces for impact
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NewsOlympic Fruit sees grape sales rise as consumer preferences change
The Dutch importer says demand for table grapes has grown, especially for premium white and black varieties
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NewsOpera aims to reclaim lost market share for its pears in Germany
A long-awaited return to full production means Italy’s pear specialists have a chance to export until May this season
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NewsBayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
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NewsMajor suppliers with direct lines into retail join Dutch group Zon
Move underlines need for consolidation among fresh produce suppliers as retail buying power across Europe continues to strengthen