All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 14
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NewsVip faces German market pressure amid oversupply challenges
Apple marketer says large local crop and lower consumer spending have put pressure on sales, although the situation across Europe is different
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NewsSeedless black watermelon group targets expansion
Dolce Passione to expand again this year as consortium eyes further sales growth, with mini varieties now accounting for 60 per cent of domestic sales
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NewsChiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
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NewsAllergy-free apple and high-tech drone pick up prestigious innovation awards
Pompur variety and L50 drone win top prizes in Berlin, as voted by visitors to Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
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NewsRaingrown fruit initiative saves 1.6bn litres of water
Eosta publishes results of its Organic Raingrown project, which sources fruit only from producers that use natural rainfall rather than irrigation
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NewsUnitec showcases AI-driven solutions at Fruit Logistica
Italian technology specialist exhibits advanced sorting systems incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics and sensors to meet growing demand for produce quality inspections
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NewsOrsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain
Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America
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NewsGreenfood Iberica appoints Adnan Pervez as new CEO
Catalonia-based supplier announces change following retirement of Jussi Alitalo, who founded the company as Sato Iberica in early 2005
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NewsUnifrutti deploys data resilience software across global network
Grower-distributor works with Seattle-based Veeam to implement software that ensures near-perfect data integrity across its operations
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NewsItalian supplier urges consumers to make Snappy decision
Convenience, health, sustainability and flavour are key ingredients in new line of snack grapes out of Puglia
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NewsCH Robinson deploys AI agents to tackle missed pickups
Logistics specialist says automated systems now resolve hundreds of missed collections each day for thousands of customers
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NewsDriscoll’s secures new partnership agreement with LuLu Retail
MoU signed last week opens door to closer collaboration on marketing branded berries to consumers
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NewsTru-Cape cultivates new connection with Harvard Business School
Students on immersive work placement scheme offer fresh ideas on how to sell apples in export markets
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NewsKiwi Passion says kiwifruit demand strong across Europe
Consortium reports encouraging results halfway through the season, as it focuses on premium variety strategy and year-round supply model
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CommentComment: Smart and sassy will stop the snickering
Time for the fruit and veg business to convince the world that its products are worth a lot more than they are led to believe
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NewsRewe Group agrees pioneering three-party vegetable supply deal
German retailer forms binding, five-year partnership in what it says is country’s first three-party agreement for fresh produce
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VideoChiquita’s Great White Fleet on course to expand
Stefano Di Paolo and Peter Stedman outline multinational’s plan to work with more external suppliers and to double down on sustainability efforts
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NewsZespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
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NewsOrbem secures €55.5mn to bring AI-powered scanning to fresh produce
Company has pioneered sub-second MRI scanning in the poultry industry, and now plans to help fruit and vegetable suppliers detect internal defects
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VideoHow can apples and pears compete with avocados and mangoes in the social media age?
Nine leading players in the fresh apple and pear market explain what opportunities they see to add value to the category