All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 149
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ArticleZON reveals sales improvement
Sales of vegetables showed upward trend during 2010, according to Dutch marketer, although pepper sales continued to suffer
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ArticleRenzo Piraccini is new Apofruit CEO
Managing director steps up to lead group as it continues to implement a major programme of restructuring and consolidation
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ArticleThe Greenery sells new Dazzling Gold
Marketing campaign underway to promote sale of around 300 tonnes of new golden brown, large-fruited pear variety
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ArticleMigros produce buyer to join Van Rijn
Andreas Allenspach poised to leave Swiss retail group to take up new role as managing director of Dutch company Van Rijn Trading
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ArticleFrench apple trade meets top UK players
Eurofruit hosted a meeting of leading British apple retailers, importers and wholesalers in London on 10 January
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ArticleSatara appoints Tom Wilson as MD
New Zealand-based kiwifruit and avocado specialist confirms permanent appointment of current interim director
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ArticleUniveg underlines production link
Fresh produce giant set to reinforce its reputation for offering close ties to sources of supply during Fruit Logistica 2011
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ArticleFyffes revises 2010 earnings target
Company reveals that strong finish to the year in the European banana market has enabled it to increase its profit forecast
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ArticleGood year for Sicilian PGI citrus
Increase in exports of region's EU-certified, red-fleshed oranges said to be at the heart of recent rise in Italian citrus sales
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ArticleMetro on course for record profit
Company says tough trading conditions in Europe during final three months of 2010 have not derailed its overall progress
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ArticleCurrency rates present challenges
Strengthening rates in key Southern Hemisphere supply countries set to place enormous pressure on exporters during 2011
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ArticleRenzo Piraccini steps down from CSO
Mario Tamanti has been appointed to replace the long-serving Mr Piraccini as managing director
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ArticleAlbert Heijn confirms MD appointment
Cees van Vliet to head up Royal Ahold subsidiary, succeeding the Dutch retail group's new CEO Sander van der Laan
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ArticleJingold plans Berlin appearance
Company set to show video underlining its ability to supply premium, high-quality green- and gold-fleshed kiwifruit
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ArticleNew packaging benefits grape exports
Infia's new range of packaging said to offer significant benefits in terms of product ventilation, particularly for table grapes
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ArticleThe square root of Italian produce
Piazza Italia remains one of the highlights of Fruit Logistica, showcasing of some of Italy’s leading fresh produce companies
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ArticleHamburg revamp "a success"
Recent refurbishment of German city's historic fresh produce wholesale market has reportedly breathed new life into the centre
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ArticleMore Dutch firms at Fruit Logistica
Record number of exhibitors from the Netherlands heading to Berlin, reflecting recent growth in sales to German customers
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ArticleForest fire damages Israeli bananas
Extensive damage to plantations in northern Israel reported in the wake of what was the country's worst ever forest fire
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ArticleGeorge Kössler continues as VOG president
Members of Italian apple consortium reappoint president for coming three years, as well as current vice-president Harald Weis