All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 138
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ArticleCentral sourcing strategy gains impetus
Tesco is reducing its dependence on the British market, affecting the way in which it sources fresh produce for sale to its customers across the world
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ArticleAgrexco shipments dry up at Sète
Reefer Terminal looking to source alternative products to fill spare capacity left by Israeli exporter's recent debt issues
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ArticleAgrexco liquidation expected within weeks
Producers understood to be seeking alternative export arrangements as debt-laden company is given stay of execution
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ArticleSainsbury's stocks candy floss grapes
Packs of Cotton Candy variety go on sale in total of 35 stores as British retailer looks to add some fun to the table grape category
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ArticleAgrexco to be broken up as bid fails
Kislev's proposed buyout package deemed "no longer relevant" as bondholders reject possible debt repayment offer
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ArticleMack unveils candy floss table grape
Production of new, flavoured variety set for "significant expansion" over coming years following development in California
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ArticleCommissioner Ciolos heads to Macfrut
Agriculture Commissioner set to participate in Macfrut's opening conference event, the European Fruit Summit, in October
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ArticleHamburg market opens photo exhibition
Photographs of night workers at German city's main wholesale market due to go on display at start of September
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ArticleRSA trade questions labour report
Human Rights Watch investigation called into question by several leading members of the South African fruit industry
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ArticleEurofruit Magazine launches iPad app
Digital edition of leading fresh produce industry publication now available to download from the iTunes App Store
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ArticleAhold to enter German market
But company's first-half financial performance is cause for concern as consumers trade down and seek out more promotions
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ArticleGF Group to market own brand in 2012
Following end of marketing deal with Del Monte, Italian distributor hints at plans for new banana and pineapple brand
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ArticleAgrexco to meet with unsecured creditors
Company plans to invite its creditors to approve a deal which would see them receive just 10-15 per cent of the money owed
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ArticleDutch exports hit by Russian ban
Fruit and vegetable shipments from the Netherlands reportedly suffered an 18 per cent downturn in the first half of 2011
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils summer courgette
Yellow courgette variety grown in Cornwall set to make colourful addition to retailers' fresh vegetable range until October
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ArticleLibya conflict batters Italian exports
Shipments of tinned tomatoes and fresh fruit, which make up half of Italy's grocery exports to the country, at virtual standstill
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ArticleItaly investigates new kiwifruit cultivars
Scientists working on new yellow- and green-fleshed selections which could potentially be resistant to Psa bacteria
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ArticleStrong growth in UK blueberry market
Berry Gardens notes rising demand for locally grown berries as crop looks set to almost quadruple over next three years
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ArticleTesco GFS 'more than just direct sourcing'
Group procurement directors tell Eurofruit direct supply is only one part of company's plan for streamlined global sourcing strategy
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ArticleCourt throws out T&G case against Zespri
New Zealand exporter fails in its high court legal bid to have kiwifruit marketer found in breach of rules on commercial practice