All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 170
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ArticleHamburg Süd christens vessel in Uruguay
Rio Madeira, one of six identical vessels with slot capacity of 5,900 TEU, will be employed on group's Europe-South America service
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ArticleDoor closes on Dutch tomato imports
Clearing new rules imposed on tomato shipments to the US could take months, says leading producer association
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ArticleFirst ever 'zero km' law passed in Italy
Producers hail breakthrough as authorities in the Italian region of Veneto set out their definition of local produce
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ArticleStrong sales boost Italian apple sector
Italian group Assomela indicates Gala could end early as strong demand makes recovery in prices during 2010 more likely
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ArticleVOG reveals details of strategic plan
Restructuring to involve establishment of central sales system, with cooperative directors involved in all commercial decisions
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ArticleBilla eyes expansion in north-east Italy
Austrian supermarket chain owned by Rewe Group set to open seven new stores in the regions of Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta
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ArticleDel Monte to launch convenience line
Naked Fruit set to offer customers and consumers an innovative range of pre-peeled, sliced and ready-to-eat fruit
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ArticleDutch fresh produce sales fall sharply
Productschap Tuinbouw reveals dramatic decrease in sales of fresh fruit, vegetables and mushrooms, although onions fared better
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ArticleKoper hits back over banana claims
Terminal operator Luka Koper has denied accusations it used "unfair" tactics to win a contract from the Italian Port of Trieste
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ArticleRalf Hörstgen joins Cobana Fruchtring
Germany company confirms recent appointment of the highly experienced former Fyffes and Chiquita executive
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ArticleOlympic Food reveals expansion plan
Massive new distribution centre planned for construction in Barendrecht as group targets significant growth during the coming years
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ArticleSnow and rain cause damage in Italy
CIA reports significant damage to fruit and vegetable production in several parts of the country due to adverse conditions
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ArticleKoper banana deal angers Trieste
Italian terminal operator TFT expresses frustration at what it sees as "state-backed" diversion of banana shipment to Slovenia
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ArticleEurope's big freeze set to continue
Snowy and icy conditions likely to continue affecting distribution of goods during the coming days, say reports
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ArticleGreenery in pear deal with Capespan
EXCLUSIVE: The Greenery, New Sensations and Capespan Exports sign agreement on production of pear club varieties
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ArticleNew figures show fall in Dutch trade
Fresh fruit and vegetable imports and exports both shrank during January-October 2009, according to new figures from CBS
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ArticleInterfel unveils Fruit Logistica plans
The French interprofessional organisation will promote a range of fresh fruits and vegetables at its redesigned stand in Berlin
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ArticleTurnover down slightly at REO Veiling
Sales of lettuce, tomatoes and mushrooms all down in 2009, but more positive signs for growers of leeks and chicory
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Consolidation strikes the right chord
The phenomenon of consolidation is one that we can expect to continue across the fresh produce supply chain throughout the decade
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ArticleGF Group targets logistics expansion
While retaining its core business in marketing and distributing fresh produce, the Italian giant intends to boost its logistics operations