All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 16
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NewsNGO tells Chiquita: ‘return to Panama and reinstate workers’
Global Labor Justice accuses company of historic violations and being in breach of international conventions on labour rights
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NewsChiquita pulls admin staff out of Panama as strike continues
Company has apparently requested government permission to sack all of its remaining banana workers in the country
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NewsBayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
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FeaturesVip automates apple production with AI and robotics
In the Italian region of Val Venosta, the introduction of smart technologies has apparently transformed supply chains
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PodcastsFruitnet Presents: How to square the sustainability circle?
Key players from production, packaging and labelling discuss opportunities and challenges presented by today’s need for environmental sustainability
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NewsPicadeli Finland names Kaisa Väistö-Nurminen as new MD
Convenience brand now sells one salad every second around the world, according to owner Greenfood Group
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NewsDSI director Klop buys out founder’s share
Jan van den Adel has exited the business he created in 2011 with Jan de Sterke and Marnix van Fraassen
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NewsTrump threatens 50 per cent tariff on EU imports
President recommends drastic move and says US trade negotations with European Union are “going nowhere”
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints first ever chief communications officer
Berry company promotes North America marketing chief as it looks to build global brand reputation
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NewsEurope’s largest fruit and veg AOP appoints new president
Current president of Apo Conerpo takes up the reins following a challenging decade for predecessor Roberto Cera
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NewsPeru blueberry exports set to grow
Country’s recovery continues following sudden downturn in 2023/24 with a forecast increase in production
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NewsChilled logistics firm has been hacked, BBC reveals
Major service provider to British supermarkets insists business remains unaffected but admits it is subject of ransomware attack
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NewsLa Niña casts shadow over Peru’s avocado export growth
Country should sell more to foreign markets this year, but there are climate-related concerns around production
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NewsAnecoop and Asaja help create new Citrusbusters alliance
Group targets development of new tools to combat rising threat of disease brought about by climate change and international trade
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NewsKölla expects “outstanding” apricots from Italy this season
Company’s Nicola Melillo reports from south of country, where new volumes of harvested fruit have already been shipped
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NewsZespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers
Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products
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NewsOrtolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
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NewsAsia’s largest wholesale market bans Turkish apples
Azadpur market chairman confirms blockade in response to “current circumstances” surrounding India-Pakistan conflict
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NewsBrazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
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NewsRespite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028