All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 15
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NewsMove to mainstream retail helps organic sales recover in Germany
New USDA report suggests decreased inflation has also contributed to an improvement in sales of organic produce
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NewsLime increase adds some zip to Mexican citrus exports
Growth of around 4 per cent compared with previous season is largely due to expansion in lime production, says FAS report
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NewsSouth Africa’s apple and pear exports to rise again
Hortgro forecasts suggest further increase in volume of both fruits to be shipped overseas in 2025
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NewsSquid game could extend life of strawberries
Scientists based in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have uncovered a potential alternative way to double fruit’s shelf-life
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NewsMSC switches India-Africa service from Coega to Cape Town
Move expected to benefit exporters in South African’s Western Cape region that want to sell more in the Gulf and Indian subcontinent
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NewsThe Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
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NewsSyracuse lemons star in new television advert
Three-year campaign to highlight the PGI-protected Sicilian speciality continues with TV promotion on Rai channels
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NewsNew Zealand expects larger avocado crop in 2025
Following two difficult seasons that were affected by poor weather, production is set to rebound as Asian markets beckon
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NewsBrands bring joy to Italy’s apple business
Continued investment in club varieties, supported by high-profile marketing promotions, appear to have brought sustained growth
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NewsLidl: “We must make the healthier choice easier”
Discount retailer’s Dutch division meets with Netherlands’ health minister to plan further positive action involving fruit and vegetables
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NewsMorocco’s avocado exports continue to increase
Association president Abdellah El Yamlahi calls on suppliers to push ahead with exports as country approaches new record volume
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NewsVip extends supply deals as club apple volumes rise
The South Tyrolean supplier says it has been able to lengthen supply windows for key varieties like Ambrosia, Envy and Cosmic Crisp
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NewsTru-Cape shareholder Two-a-Day achieves Top Employer status
Group HR director Dimitri Jacobs says apple and pear supplier aims to become one of South Africa’s top 20 employers in the near future
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NewsSteven Martina joins SanLucar as chief operating officer
Martina departed Zespri in October after a little over 12 months as the New Zealand kiwifruit company’s Europe and North America director
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NewsRound-up: Stories you might have missed over Christmas
Fruitnet brings you a digest of key industry developments that emerged during the Christmas and New Year break
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NewsThailand restores market access for South African apples
Asian country lifts ban imposed in 2008 and provides exporters with new opportunity to grow their business in the region
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VideoVideo: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
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NewsNew partnership to breed apples and pears of the future
Prevar, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, and Plant & Food Research will use new tech like gene editing to develop better varieties
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NewsMore kiwifruit expected from north-east New Zealand
Regional grower representative in Gisborne says favourable spring weather and new orchards will boost supply
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NewsCanadian growers rue ‘missed opportunity’ to boost fruit and veg sector
FVGC says it is disappointed with government’s budget plan, which it says overlooks need for more secure domestic supply