All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 112
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ArticleGolden Bay breaks 1m-carton barrier
New Zealand apple exporter achieved considerable growth this season, shipping almost a third more fruit to export markets
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ArticleExpectations low for fresh-cut in east
Large swathes of eastern Europe regarded as not yet ready for significant growth in sales of fresh convenience products
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ArticleKiku New Zealand to exhibit in Hong Kong
Apple brand set to exhibit for first time at Asia Fruit Logistica, following similar move at recent Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleDole helps revive Haiti banana trade
Company providing technical support to initiative aimed at developing large-scale banana production in Caribbean country
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ArticleDamco spends more to maintain growth
Logistics specialist says chasing expansion in new, emerging markets cost it more than expected during first half of year
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ArticleTesco in the dock over berry promo
Retailer fined after running misleading half-price promotion on strawberries sold in 2,300 stores across England and Wales
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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