All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 152
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ArticleWorld Cup promotion for Fruit & Veg City
South African food retailer launches major new advertising campaign focusing on value for money and product quality
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ArticleBig challenges for global pear trade
Rising competition and changing consumption patterns demand innovative approach to production, logistics and organisation
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ArticleGreen Reefers vessels join Seatrade pool
Six Green Reefers country-class specialised reefer vessels to be employed as part of Belgium-based Seatrade's shipping roster
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ArticleRewe breaks €50bn turnover barrier
CEO Alain Caparros says group's strengthened competitive position has been generated by organic growth and recent acquisitions
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ArticleMorrisons to sell multi-buy fresh-cut packs
New multi-buy pots and bags aimed at giving families of consumers fresh convenience combined with greater value for money
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ArticleNature's Way launches branded salad range
Lasting Leaf range, which is due to be sold in the UK exclusively through Waitrose, offers extended shelf-life after opening
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ArticleHeartland unveils new apple varieties
Divine and Adore said to be more resistant to disease and in tune with consumer preferences across a number of markets worldwide
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ArticleBulgaria joins EU school fruit scheme
Schools in Bulgaria invited to submit applications for share of €3.75m in EU funds due to be allocated ahead of next school year
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ArticleGerman buyers on mission to Calabria
Italy's Confagricoltura and Chamber of Commerce have invited leading retail and foodservice buyers to visit the region's producers
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ArticleBelgian pears gain access to China
EXCLUSIVE: Groundbreaking protocol agreement means Belgium will become first country worldwide to export pears to China
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ArticleFreshfel appoints board for 2010-2012
Ramon Rey re-elected as president and calls on industry to identify ways to increase sales of fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe
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ArticleConad director champions consolidation
Director of Italian retail consortium Conad argues the case for developing streamlined, efficient fresh produce supply networks
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ArticleZespri inaugurates new European office
The international kiwifruit marketer has moved its European headquarters to a new, larger office building in southern Antwerp
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ArticleHillfresh welcomes Spanish melons
Gregal-branded fruit from Murcia due to begin arriving in late May, with harvesting set to continue well into the summer
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ArticleFruitmasters-ZON merger talks off
Dutch cooperatives abandon discussions regarding a possible merger after failure to agree on joint marketing and sales strategy
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ArticleRSA exporters 'switch to airfreight'
Business Report suggests exporters of subtropical products such as avocados left with no choice but to send them by air
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ArticleSun World relaunches branded peppers
Le Rouge Royale and Le Jaune Royale sweet peppers given new logo and packaging design to help them stand out from the crowd
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ArticleCoop Italia puts suppliers on packs
The Italian retailer will this week begin trialling new fruit and vegetable packs that feature the producers who have grown the product
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ArticlePoor weather cuts Italian cherry crop
Torrential rain and driving winds cause significant damage to production of Bigareux and Giorgia varieties in Puglia
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ArticleHail hits production in northern Italy
Stonefruit and topfruit among products affected by large hailstorm near Forlì, with vast majority of affected trees destroyed