All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 13
-
NewsExtreme weather devastates southern Italy’s citrus and vegetable crops
Growers in Sicily and Sardinia report extensive damage to citrus, artichokes and vegetables after torrential rainfall and high winds in recent weeks
-
NewsTropicals importer targets growth through acquisitions
Omer-Decugis & Cie confirms expansion plan and highlights growth potential from vertical integration and premium product development
-
NewsScales Corporation lifts full-year earnings guidance
Owner of NZ exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce has also announced a major change to its board of directors
-
NewsFratelli Orsero launches carnival-themed exotic fruit pack
Italian brand marks Mardi Gras celebrations with limited-edition line, featuring mask kit made from repurposed cardboard fruit trays
-
VideoRewe opens ‘ultra-fast, error-free’ fresh produce facility
New distribution centre located just outside Berlin offers ‘unparalleled’ levels of efficiency and reliability in fruit and veg distribution
-
NewsPop Its cucumbers set for US retail launch
Mini cucumbers ready to hit the supermarket shelves after appearances at Global Produce & Floral Show and Fruit Logistica
-
NewsEarly start for NZ kiwifruit as Zespri outlines plan for new red variety
As new season begins, the addition of newly licensed Red80 production is expected to provide extra commercial volume within two years
-
NewsLess green, more green: Albert Heijn cuts out carrot tops
The Netherlands’ largest food retailer says it has chopped out foliage and packaging from its bunched carrot line
-
NewsDutch supermarkets run low on berries and veg
Recent adverse weather in Spain and Morocco has apparently left a number of retailers in the Netherlands short of supply
-
NewsNew Zealand fruit regions brace for weekend storms
Growers in country’s North Island face more heavy rainfall, raising concerns three years after Cyclone Gabrielle devastated 4,000ha of orchards
-
NewsOrchard tech firm Hectre secures funding for AI-based expansion
Company founder predicts NZ$1bn valuation within next five years as develops quality assessment tools and possible trading platform
-
FeaturesKanzi amplifies brand campaign with playlist promotion
Marketer aims to raise its sales volume with a focus on the energy consumers derive from listening to music
-
CommentComment: Greenhouse tech is often ‘too costly to scale’
Technological complexity and high costs will continue to restrict growth of covered production, especially in the US, says Kubo CEO
-
NewsItaueira celebrates return to international markets
Brazilian exporter’s presence at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin underlined its renewed focus on exports after a seven-year hiatus
-
NewsNew Zealand kiwifruit crop on track despite North Island storms
Grower association director offers update on extent of damage caused by recent bad weather, as growers prepare to harvest this season’s fruit
-
NewsDutch apples make historic debut in Chinese market
Event in Beijing marks first arrival since access was granted in November, with branded, red-skinned variety Tessa leasding the way
-
NewsVanguard to develop major blueberry farm in Peru
Company announces first phase will see it establish 550ha production centre, strengthening its sourcing capability out of Peru
-
NewsChiquita resumes Panama banana exports via Costa Rica
Company expects full production to resume in second half of 2026, as exports via Port of Moín in Costa Rica get underway
-
NewsAlegra Group achieves impressive growth as premium strategy pays off
Italian supplier reports big rise in sales, with double-digit growth across key categories including kiwifruit, stonefruit, and pears
-
NewsFruitMasters hosts launch of Yumio raspberry brand
Dutch cooperative unveils Yumio raspberry brand and marketing club at Fruit Logistica 2026, with plans to establish year-round sales programme