All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 156
-
ArticleThe Greenery debuts Dutch gooseberries
Distinctive dark red gooseberries available from glasshouse production and set to be followed by open-field product next month
-
ArticleMajor rise forecast for Brazilian melons
Volumes set to increase by around 40 per cent this season, according to leading Dutch importer Frankort & Koning
-
ArticleItaly weather damage to exceed €100m
Rain and hail has caused widespread damage to fruit and vegetable crops in several regions of the Italian peninsula
-
ArticleZespri embarks on Great Kiwi Adventure
Kiwifruit marketer unveils brand new US marketing campaign, in partnership with Air New Zealand and Tourism Bay of Plenty
-
ArticleApofruit Italia heads for the beach
Italian company set to announce plans for major convenience drive on the Romagna riviera in bid to boost fruit consumption
-
ArticlePositive start for Green Pallet Project
CPR System's new pallet distribution model is said to have boosted the competitiveness of the Italian fresh produce trade
-
ArticlePlus opens Netherlands concept store
Dutch supermarket operator unveils new retailing format for the Dutch market, with focus on providing "special" shopping experience
-
ArticleWealmoor scoops UK importer award
Exotics specialist credited with pioneering the development of Kenya's horticultural trade picks up top award at Re:fresh
-
ArticleRooster campaign bags marketing prize
UK potato supplier Albert Bartlett picks up the Marketing Campaign of the Year award at Re:fresh 2010 in London
-
Article'Doping' scandal hits Italian kiwifruit
Region of Lazio at centre of investigation into use of illegally produced substance Forchlorfenuron to encourage higher yields
-
ArticleStonefruit sector "must act quickly"
Italian industry calls for closer coordination with retailers after disastrous peach and nectarine campaign in 2009
-
ArticleConad defies falling consumption in Italy
Despite a reduction in the volume of food sales across the country, the retailer has published a strong set of results for 2009
-
ArticleMr Fruitness continues to enjoy it
With funding secured for at least three more years, the successful Fruitness, enjoy it! campaign is pushing ahead with new promotional activities in five key EU markets
-
ArticleItalian apples aim to boost health
Organic apple brand Bio Val Venosta set to feature in kids publishing trade fair as company focuses marketing efforts on healthy eating
-
ArticlePolice break up fresh produce mafia
Authorities make arrests following investigation into illegal control of fresh fruit and vegetable trade in central-southern Italy
-
ArticleSyngenta releases eight new courgettes
Seed developer provides Italian producers with new cultivars designed to boost productivity and improve market response
-
ArticleJazz apple promo begins in Germany
German wholesale markets and independent retailers prepare new-season push for Jazz-branded apples from New Zealand
-
ArticleZespri NZ kiwifruit arriving start of May
Marketer poised to roll out promotional campaigns designed to boost awareness of health benefits of eating kiwifruit
-
ArticlePeach and nectarine production to fall
Europech' forecasts suggest significant downturns in production in Spain, Italy, Greece and France for the coming season
-
ArticleGood ripening requires maturity
Frits Popma of Popma Fruit Expertise explains how a little applied knowledge can go a long way in the global banana ripening business