All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 134
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ArticleM&S unveils world's first seedless pepper
Retailer has worked with Melrow Salads and Syngenta to develop Angello, a sweeter, crunchier and seedless variety
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ArticleProduction overboard in Univeg U-turn
The company has chosen to sail a different course to that espoused by former CEO Hein Deprez in Antwerp only three years ago
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ArticleZespri boss dismisses IKGA concerns
Bert Barmans, general manager of Zespri Europe, hits back over claims that its business practices threaten grower returns
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ArticleZespri questioned over Korean fine
Independent kiwifruit growers group writes to board of directors demanding answers over company's business practices
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ArticleS&P cuts Rabobank's triple-A rating
Dutch financial giant left holding on to world's last AAA bank rating, with Moody's, as fall-out from financial crisis continues
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ArticleKIKU launches video competition
International apple brand invites public to submit a KIKU-related video entry to win prizes including an Apple iBook and iPad
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ArticleAhold outlines plan for future expansion
Dutch retailer signals intent with plans for growth in online and convenience sales, plus further expansion in Belgium
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ArticleEC demands €23m garlic duty from UK
Brussels takes action to secure what is says are unpaid duties on imports of fresh garlic into the UK between 2005 and 2006
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ArticleIsap launches new Satispack range
New line of packaging uses so-called 'second life' recycled plastic which meets EC requirements on food safety and hygiene
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ArticleVI.P apple supplier opens new packhouse
Leading apple cooperative Mivo-Ortler's new, automated handling facility is now reported to be fully up and running
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ArticleMacfrut dates brought forward
Italian trade fair due to take place a week earlier in 2012 following consultation with event's exhibitors and visitors
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ArticleEarly start for VOG's Rubens crop
Harvesting kicks off two weeks earlier than last season, with 1,200 tonnes of the variety set to be produced in South Tyrol
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ArticleRotterdam floats new container approach
Dutch port confirms plans to transfer handling of around 6,000 containers from road transport to inland waterways
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ArticleValencia citrus pickers plan strike
Unions announce region's citrus harvest workers will go on strike on 28 November to protest against new contract offer
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ArticleGerman trade prizes for Edeka and Aldi
Albrecht brothers and Edeka's member merchants recognised by Germany Trade Association for economic contribution
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ArticleImproved apple outlook for Interpoma
Event organiser Fiera Bolzano sounds note of optimism as it announces dates of next year's biennial apple industry event in Italy
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ArticleBrazil grants access to Italian citrus
Phytosanitary protocol for Italian citrus exports reportedly agreed upon following almost two years of trade negotiations
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ArticleBayWa to take over Turners & Growers
GPG accepts German agricultural giant's bid for New Zealand fresh produce company following months of negotiations
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ArticleBayWa boss delighted with T&G deal
Klaus Josef Lutz welcomes opportunity to expand German group's global reach and sell to all continents of the world
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ArticleGerman consumers sample apple varieties
Rhineland Provincial Fruit and Vegetable Producers Union to offer samples of apple varieties at consumer fair in Essen