All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 130
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ArticleEuropean apple crop 'below 10m tonnes'
Early indications point to significant fall in production across number of European countries following spring frosts
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ArticleFMI rises from Solfruit ashes
Former owners of bankrupt Dutch import-export firm decide to set up new company operating from same premises
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ArticleDole Europe appoints new quality manager
Thomas Landwehr said to bring wealth of experience of dealing with technical and quality issues around Latin American produce
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ArticleDutch apple and pear crop down by third
Productschap Tuinbouw publishes forecast suggesting major downturn in Dutch topfruit production due to recent frost
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
Retail and wholesale prices reportedly strong across Europe as hot, sunny conditions keep consumer demand high
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ArticleItalian campaign makes 100m contacts
Ortofrutta d'Italia communicating positive messages about the various values of eating Italian fruit and vegetables
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ArticleCapespan to expand overseas sourcing
Shift in strategy towards more overseas procurement reportedly confirmed during recent annual general meeting
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ArticleHome improvements to benefit readers
We’re packing up our notepads, cameras and computers before relocating to a new building, one that promises to be a more comfortable and inspiring space in which to work
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ArticleStorms affect Canadian fruit output
Heavy weather in Okanagan region of British Columbia causes major damage to production, particularly cherries and peaches
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ArticleDimmidiSì adds oil to special salad packs
Gift packs go on sale across Italy, offering consumers a free reusable bowl and a sample of premium-quality olive oil
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ArticleSeeka accepts chairman's resignation
New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower-packer confirms departure of Kim Ellis following pressure from major shareholders
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ArticleBelgian apple and pear crop shrinks
Key northern European topfruit producer forecasts sharp downturn in apple output as well as major drop in pear supply
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ArticleNawi speeds up fresh-cut sorting
Dutch technology company unveils new system designed to increase throughput and reduce costs for processors
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ArticleFruitmasters auctions first new apples
Company sells first batch of apples for €23 per kilo, with the proceeds being donated to a Dutch children's cancer charity
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ArticleEdeka using tomato colour codes
Germany's largest retailer by domestic market share has introduced a new system to make choosing the right tomatoes easier
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ArticleAntwerp fruit volume falls in first half
Amount of fresh fruit shipped via the Belgian port fell by more than 4 per cent in January-June 2012, says port authority
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ArticleLidl sales rise drives Schwarz growth
Retail giant's turnover boosted by discount chain's strong sales performance during the course of 2011/12
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ArticleLeclerc growing well in France and Poland
French retailer reports strong growth in sales for first half of the year, buoyed by enduring popularity in its home market
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ArticleAsda aims for avocado accuracy
British retailer adopts colour-coded system to provide shoppers with better indication of how ripe avocados actually are
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ArticleCH Robinson targets expansion in Europe
Logistics giant establishes new office dedicated to perishables in Netherlands and appoints president of European division