All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 118
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GM eggplant on hold in Philippines
Philippines Supreme Court halts cultivation of genetically modified eggplant at request of Geenpeace
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Zon buys German blueberry supplier
Dutch marketer acquires Heidefrucht in northern Germany as it seeks to expand in northern European soft fruit market
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ArticleZon products to feature on Dutch TV
Speciality cooking channel 24Kitchen set to promote Zon fruit and vegetables for 20 weeks during Verstips programme
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ArticleRainy May boosting UK root veg sales
Leading supermarket chain Tesco reports major increase in sales of parsnips, onions, swedes, fresh soups and umbrellas
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ArticleRewe opens second Rewe To Go store
Company pushing ahead with its convenience store format, offering broad range of healthy items including fresh produce
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ArticleDutch and Belgians back German promo
VLAM and Fruit Vegetable Agency Holland join BVEO and DHFV in launching a new, three-year 5-a-day poster campaign
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ArticleTim Goodacre returns to NZ fruit business
Exclusive: Former Zespri chief executive re-emerges as chairman of Mr Apple, New Zealand's largest fresh apple supplier
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ArticleFine dining feeds fresh demand
In the same way that pricey concoctions on the catwalks stir mainstream appetites, the Nordic region’s growing reputation as a centre of fine dining is having a positive effect on the market
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ArticleUniveg receives Indian Fairtrade grapes
Company's UK arm Univeg Katopé reports good quality and gives product all-clear for delivery to key retail customers
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ArticleBerries leading the way on sales growth
Top retail buyers from Tesco and Asda underline their commitment to continued growth for Europe's fresh soft fruit category
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ArticleRetailers 'holding back berry sales'
More needs to be done to improve the presentation of fresh berries in stores, says leading European soft fruit marketer
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ArticleFirst new-season Dutch blackberries sold
Impex-Heemskerk takes delivery of first Lochness blackberries from ZON subsidiary Sun Berry International
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ArticleUniveg denies Argentina sell-off rumours
Company refutes claims that chairman Hein Deprez is planning to buy back some of its fruit plantations in Patagonia
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ArticleSweet Perfection soft fruit brand launched
ZON subsidiary Sun Berry International unveils new trademark for high-end strawberries, with other products to follow
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Morrisons revamps in-store salad offer
Grocer introduces new lines and improves existing ones to satisfy consumer demand for healthier and exotic salad options
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ArticleClub varieties show good promise
Dutch group The Greenery suggests commercial model of controlled production and marketing is reaping significant rewards
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ArticleMorrisons back with Fresh In campaign
Retailer underlines its commitment to sourcing locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables "wherever possible"
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ArticleBVL: German produce 'still safer to eat'
Food safety agency publishes annual report into pesticide residue levels found in Germany's fruit and vegetable supply
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ArticleFrost causes major damage to EU crops
Sub-zero temperatures to blame for likely significant fall in volumes of apples, pears and cherries across central Europe
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ArticleUnilever seeks out older, healthier fruit
Food and beverage marketer launches new project to investigate potentially higher nutrient levels in older varieties