All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 17
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FeaturesStore Check: Coop City, Zurich
A supermarket that puts its produce outside, to create an engaging market feel that attracts busy professionals
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NewsVillage Farms sells majority stake in produce business to Vanguard Food
Company’s continued expansion in cannabis cited as reason for decision to put greenhouse crop division into separate ownership
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NewsDelhaize and Bakker help veg farmers grow greener
Retailer and supplier establish Cultivation Academy to fund and support development of better production techniques
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NewsBelOrta brings Belgian cherry business under one roof
Company says move will help it achieve greater efficiency and longer shelf-life for its fruit when new season begins
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NewsDriscoll’s ‘confident’ it can overturn CBC court ruling
Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents
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FeaturesBoxing clever: art of vertical farming enters cubist phase
A new production centre on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, combines advanced indoor farming with futuristic warehouse distribution technology
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NewsRoyal HZPC Group expects “very strong result”
As the potato breeder prepares to announce record turnover, it has announced a number of changes to its leadership structure
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NewsClimate change will decimate banana production in Latin America and Caribbean, says report
Christian Aid report suggests almost two-thirds of areas’ banana regions will no longer be able to support the fruit’s production
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FeaturesSawari Fresh punches above its weight
As it celebrates its first five years in business, the garlic and ginger specialist is ready to expand with a bigger premises, more local supply, and new investment in AI technology
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NewsBlack market for Cosmic Crisp raises concern in the US
Variety hailed as the saviour of Washington state’s apple industry reportedly being propagated without permission
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NewsRobots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
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NewsMacfrut: News and highlights from Rimini trade fair
Fruitnet presents a round-up of stories from this year’s Macfrut trade show, which took place in Rimini on 6-8 May
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NewsOfficials support Italy’s fruit and veg business in face of major challenges
National minister of agriculture and Emilia-Romagna’s president back future growth in country’s fresh produce sector
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NewsIndia access offers hope for Brazilian citrus, but challenges await
Industry players consider potential to grow Brazil’s citrus sales in world’s second-largest consumer market
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NewsUS tariffs tear into container shipping firm’s profit margin
Ocean Network Express predicts 75 per cent reduction in full-year profit for 2025/26 as a result of protectionist measures
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NewsNew service secures volume increase on Ecuador-Asia route
Addition of WSA2 route has enabled Guayaquil terminal operator to expand its cargo volume
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NewsIndia to allow citrus imports from Brazil
Breakthrough agreement grants access for products including limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, says Abrafrutas
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NewsUK’s first citrus grove is ‘sign of warmer climate’
Comments in newspaper report suggest UK might also one day produce its own bananas and avocados
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NewsFruitful Ventures underlines quality standards with Bloom brand relaunch
Premium brand is used for select range of products supplied by Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride
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NewsStaay confirms ten-day delay on Spanish stonefruit
Dutch importer Staay Food Group says its Spanish stonefruit campaign will begin around ten days later than normal this year due to low temperatures and heavy rainfall in March. The company, which works closely with Seville-based grower SAT Sintesis (Primor), commented: “Although the rain has contributed to ...