All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 166
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ArticleOppenheimer Group chief backs Zespri
John Anderson says support among retail customers for New Zealand kiwifruit marketer's single-desk status is widespread
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ArticleClerici renews contract with Seatrade
Italian group will continue to act as Seatrade's shipping agency in Genoa despite selling fruit terminal last summer
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ArticleProminent members sign up to MPS
Dutch vine tomato specialist announces plans for full roll-out of newly launched sustainability certification scheme
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ArticleMaersk Line opens Ecuador-Russia route
First direct liner service between the two countries aimed at meeting increased demand for reefer transport, says shipping firm
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ArticleFormer Saphir salesman joins Timerfruit
Rotterdam-based fresh produce import-export company confirms appointment of Ruud van der Ploeg to its commercial team
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ArticleCampaign aims to boost grapefruit sales
South Africa's Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign in the UK is preparing to focus consumer attention on the citrus category
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ArticleItalian trade slumps to five-year low
Balance of fresh produce trade in Italy falls 55.3 per cent on previous year as exports suffer and spending on imports rises
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ArticleNew German export association formed
GFV will represent the commercial interests of German fresh and processed fruit and vegetables sold in export markets
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ArticleRussia cracks down on retail contracts
Metro Cash & Carry said to be among retailers whose contracts with suppliers are under investigation by Russian authorities
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ArticleMajor reorganisation at Metro Group
Retailer plans to integrate management at Metro AG and Metro Cash & Carry, with the latter driving growth in new markets
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ArticleHard road ahead for Dutch producers
Rabobank studies suggest the next few years will be particularly testing for the Netherlands' apple and vegetable growers
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ArticleSurvey reveals strong support for Zespri
A recent poll of 500 kiwifruit growers in New Zealand shows the majority are not in favour of deregulating the industry
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ArticleTheo de Kool named as Univeg CFO
Former financial director of Sara Lee Corporation takes up new role at one of Europe's foremost fresh produce suppliers
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleWaitrose to stock first UK strawberries
First deliveries of new-season Elsanta grown in southern England set to arrive in stores this coming Thursday, says retailer
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ArticleZespri appoints brand agency in Asia
TBWA Singapore set to manage kiwifruit marketer's brand promotions in key markets across south and south-east Asia
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Let's see those brands, sports fans
Opportunities abound in the world of sport for fresh produce marketers to show off their brands, without it costing the earth
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ArticleAlmaverde Bio targets Greek market
Leading Italian organics brand will feature on billboards near major retailers in Athens and Thessaloniki from this month
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ArticleFirstFruits rolls out Opal apple campaign
Washington State-based marketing group unveils new variety, which is a cross between Golden Delicious and Topaz
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ArticleDole Europe acquires Green Vision stake
Company underlines its commitment to the European fresh convenience trade by purchasing a share in Swedish group