All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 142
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ArticleAfter autumn, rest and start over
The European autumn carried the traditional rush of industry events, as well as the realisation that the UK has become more like Germany in focusing on price
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ArticleFormer Fruitmasters boss joins Fruitcorso
Rian Verwoert to take up role of president of annual event following last year's departure from Dutch fresh produce supplier
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ArticleThe Co-op unveils rebranded packaging
British grocer plans to underline its close links to UK's fruit and vegetable producers over coming 12 months
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ArticleTesco Big Price Drop app on Facebook
Company calls on customers to vote for other products to be reduced in price as sales of potatoes and tomatoes reportedly rise
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ArticleDole embarks on sustainability drive
Company working with Germany-based PE International to collate performance data from all its operations worldwide
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ArticleEnza confirms Jazz crop forecast
Marketer expects to produce around 800,000 tray carton equivalents this season in France, Italy and Switzerland
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ArticleKIKU scores with Greek campaign
Trademarked apple brand's sponsorship of UEFA Europa League participant PAOK helping it achieve marketing goals
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ArticleItalians out in force at PMA Fresh Summit
Several leading companies present and looking to consolidate North American trade as part of European Flavors collaboration
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ArticleVal Venosta apples fly into action
Airport promotions and free balloon flights set to feature in new-season marketing campaign for Val Venosta apples
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ArticleFresh Inspirations targets next generation
New initiative for the fresh produce and horticulture industries aims to inspire, empower and connect young managers
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ArticleDutch apple exports down in 2011
Stronger consumer demand from Germany not enough to compensate for lower sales in France, Russia, Sweden and the UK
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ArticleDole purchases berry supplier SunnyRidge
Company takes full ownership of Florida-based marketer's parent company as it seeks to gain bigger share of berry market
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ArticleUniveg Group appoints new financial boss
Company appoints Davide Bustreo as chief financial officer, completing its recent senior management reorganisation
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ArticleFyffes buys back more of own shares
For second time in under a year, company purchases millions of its own ordinary capital, this time at a price of €0.39 per share
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ArticleDole unveils new corporate structure
Company's northern European operation set to be split into two divisions, one for tropicals and one for other fruits
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ArticleGF Group confirms own brand for exotics
Company's Simba subsidiary set to unveil name of new brand, which will be used for bananas and pineapples, in January
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ArticleItaly forecasts larger kiwifruit crop
Major increase in production expected for northern hemisphere's leading producer, with notable rises due elsewhere as well
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ArticleCitrus output shifts to south of Med
Third-country suppliers expecting larger citrus crop as key EU producing countries forecast downturn in production
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ArticleSummit sums up European priorities
Governments urged to support new consumer promotions and development of export potential outside the continent
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ArticleMacfrut 2011 begins in Italy
Cesena-based trade show looks to cement its position as one of Europe's leading fresh produce industry events