All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 157
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ArticleRian Verwoert leaves Fruitmasters
Dutch supplier-marketer announces immediate departure of its general director, a decision apparently reached by mutual consent
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ArticleAdvertising push for DimmidiSì soups
La Linea Verde's branded vegetable soups range features in a new advertising campaign being run on Italian television
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ArticleCitrus expert Jim Saunt passes away
Industry mourns one of its most valued members, who helped set up the PLU system and published a definitive guide to citrus
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ArticleCarrefour denies Dia sale rumours
Retailer said to have instructed BNP Paribas to carry out 'no holds barred' strategic review of its discount business
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ArticleMajor rise in Iranian fruit exports
Country's Export Promotion Office reports 79 per cent increase in export sales during first six months of Iranian calendar year
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ArticleAldi Nord promotes private label
For the first time in its history, the German discounter is set to market its own brands via a major consumer-facing campaign
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ArticleNew Spanish strawberries unveiled
Leading association FresHuelva previews two new varieties, Primoris and Antilla, developed by Fresas Nuevos Materiales
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ArticleBonduelle opens new facility in Brazil
Company targets growth in Latin American market and outlines plan to extend production further in years to come
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit growers back action plan
Overwhelming support for industry proposals to fight Psa outbreak, as Zespri confirms 54 orchards now subject to restrictions
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ArticleFyffes buys back 17m of its own shares
Company says current share price represents "good value" at current level, especially given expected recovery in banana market
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ArticleGF Group acquires transport company
Italian fresh produce group reveals it is set to pass on 10 per cent shareholdings to both Apofruit Italia and CPR System
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ArticleAhold posts increase in Q3 net sales
Company reports improvement in sales, although net income during the third quarter is down compared with last year's figure
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ArticleDutch growers join Nature Counts
Two of the Netherlands' leading vegetable producers have joined The Greenery's sustainability scheme
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ArticleThe Greenery goes greener
Joint venture with processing specialist Provalor will produce fresh vegetable juices and colourings for the processing sector
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ArticleStrike threat to Israeli exports
Proposed strike action by growers over plans to cut quota of foreign workers in Israel raises fear of disruption to supplies
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ArticleAgrexco set to switch back to France
Israeli exporter to send all of its shipments to western Europe via new terminal at French Port of Sète from May 2011 onwards
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ArticleNew online trading portal launches
FruitCommerce.com offers buyers and sellers chance to trade in fresh fruits and vegetables without need for intermediaries
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ArticleEosta named top Dutch fresh food firm
Leading organic fruit and vegetable supplier tops the country's prestigious annual Vers Top 100 ranking
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ArticleAngela Merkel backs apple campaign
Apples from Germany promotion receives timely boost from head of country's government as harvesting comes to a close
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ArticlePostcard | Hamburg
German group Inter Weichert, one of Europe’s leading tropical fruit importers, celebrated its 100th anniversary in October