All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 153
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ArticleBanana trade hit by retail price wars
Sector under intense pressure following sustained period of price competition and extended promotions among retailers
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ArticleEU producers back new action plan
European Forum of Fresh Produce Regions outlines ways in which the trade and governments can help sustain the fresh produce sector
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ArticleTasty Europe & European Flavors
Two major campaigns backed by the EU and designed to encourage greater consumption of European fresh produce featured prominently at last month's World Food Moscow
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ArticleUniveg to lease new Russian facility
Company eyes further expansion in the Russian market with the lease of a major new logistics and distribution hub south of Moscow
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ArticlePolish apple crop "smaller than forecast"
European marketers upbeat following Polish exporter's suggestion that output will be even lower than anticipated 1.9m tonnes
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ArticleExport award for Italian grape company
Agricoper, one of Italy's leading table grape suppliers, has been recognised for its work in building sales to markets worldwide
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ArticleChina poised to import Belgian pears
Direct shipments expected to get underway during next few weeks as government leaders rubber-stamp trade agreement in Brussels
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ArticleEU countries working on market access
Fresh produce industry officials from six member states revealed to be pooling their efforts towards removing barriers to trade
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ArticleJohan Lindén to head up Dole Europe
Dole Germany general manager set to take on the role of president as company prepares to relocate its head office to Hamburg
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ArticleProducers give Vienna another whirl
One of Europe's leading fresh produce events returns to the Austrian capital next month to consider the impact of social and corporate responsibility on producer organisations
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ArticleDole Europe reveals restructuring plan
Jean-Christophe Juilliard and Fouad Foukra depart as group sets out plan to move its European head office from Paris to Hamburg
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ArticleGlobal, educational focus at Macfrut
As Cesena prepares to host the European Fruit Summit and Macfrut 2010, organiser Cesena Fiera underlines the events' importance
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ArticleIron strengthens Zespri health claims
Results of new study into possible health impact of eating Zespri Gold suggest consuming kiwifruit can aid iron intake
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ArticleNew campaign for South African fruit
Country's topfruit and stonefruit growers continue to support major marketing push in Europe with cross-category campaign
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ArticleCoop Italia unveils Puglia promotion
Italian retailer introduces new year-round branded marketing for products including grapes, clementines, artichokes and onions
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Analysis
Is there really more to life than Europe?
It is important to look beyond the boundaries of Europe at the potential of growth markets across the world
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ArticleSeatrade ship joins NZ kiwifruit route
As New Zealand's kiwifruit export season draws to a close, new vessel joins Belgian shipping operator's specialised reefer fleet
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ArticleEdeka builds network with Ratio deal
Acquisition of north-west German cash & carry operator underlines leading food retailer's intention to expand sales network
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ArticleRussia could lift potato import duty
Estimated 10 per cent fall in production following recent heatwave prompts government to consider lifting tariff
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ArticleEnza eyes global growth for kiwifruit
Company unveils programme for MEGAkiwi brand in Europe, as well as expansion plans in major markets such as Asia and the US