All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 119
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ArticleMultinational with an image problem
In this age of constant news coverage and digital media technology, it shouldn't be so difficult to provide a multinational fresh produce company with publicity
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ArticleNew venture for marketing expert
Former Del Monte and Chiquita director Maurizio Pisani has set up a new marketing consultancy for the fresh produce trade
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ArticleConserve Italia president to continue
Maurizio Gardini set to remain in top role at Italian fresh convenience marketer for at least another three years
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ArticleAsian Citrus vice-chairman retires
Group announces departure of non-executive director Ip Chi Ming following nine years with the business
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ArticleEU school scheme requires more work
New report into effectiveness of EU School Fruit Scheme concludes more funding and better organisation required
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ArticleHopes high for early-season clementine
Spanish marketer Anecoop confirms plans to extend availability of early-harvesting variety Clemensoon after promising first year
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ArticleTesco aims to convert commuters
World's third-largest retailer trials scheme to save shoppers the "hassle" of actually going into their stores to buy groceries
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ArticleEuro Pool to open new Benelux centre
Brand new facility is located in Sint-Katelijne-Waver in Belgium, a major logistics and distribution hub for fresh produce
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ArticleDole praised for worker treatment
US multinational fresh produce marketer cited for its protection of worker rights in report published by Rockefeller Foundation
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ArticleVI.P notes strong demand for apples
Italian marketer reports increased interest among buyers in Mediterranean Europe, North Africa and Middle East
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ArticleDutch government pulls board funding
Private enterprise set to take up promotional slack after national horticulture boards are wound up at start of 2014
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ArticleSnack tomato line extended to Mexico
Having won PMA packaging award, The Greenery reveals plan to extend sourcing of Tommies-branded snack tomatoes
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ArticleNew director for Bonduelle in Germany
Former Unilever and Danone man Jens Vogler takes up the reins at Bonduelle Frische, part of group's German operation
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ArticleFresh Del Monte secures US$500m loan
Credit facility could fund acquisitions, says company, although restructuring existing debt likely to take priority
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ArticleLandgard recovering, say new directors
German fresh produce giant's new bosses report back on efforts to cut costs and turn around an annual loss of €61.5m
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ArticleItaly takes quality message to Spain
Exporters promote Italy, the Beauty of Quality campaign at Fruit Attraction trade exhibition in Spanish capital Madrid
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ArticleFourth Fruit Attraction opens its doors
Madrid-based fresh produce trade fair brings together almost 600 exhibitors and a similar number of international buyers
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ArticleTesco builds direct links to Europe
Tesco says it is making steady progress in streamlining the procurement and distribution of key fresh produce items across Europe, part of its overall plan to source directly as much of the fruit and vegetables it sells, according to Eurofruit magazine.
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ArticleRSA: sustained investment needed
Fresh produce industry leaders call for continued commitment to developing South Africa's export business
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ArticleRSA government restores show funding
Head of South African fresh produce exporters' association reveals breakthrough in negotiations on trade show budget