All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 171
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Sunshine through economic clouds
There have been a number of positives for Asia's fresh produce industry as a result of the economic downturn, delegates at the Asiafruit Congress heard
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European markets under huge pressure
Prices falling and returns under threat as market demand for fruit and vegetables slips and available volumes increase
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Asian sales keep Zespri on track
Sales to Japan, Taiwan and China do well, but Korean sales fall and competition from tropicals increases in south-east Asia
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Zespri going strong in North America
Strong retail and wholesale demand reported in the US as extensive retail promotions take place in key distribution outlets
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Zespri holds steady as demand slips
As Northern Hemisphere summer season comes to an end, the group is stepping up promotional activities for New Zealand kiwifruit
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Zespri makes first payment forecast
Kiwifruit marketer to grow demand and introduce new cultivars as pressure on Green market continues to be felt
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Slovakia's Bonifructi joins KIKU group
One of Slovakia's largest fresh produce companies has become the latest member of the KIKU-Pool Europe
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The Greenery sets up discounter sales unit
Dutch fresh produce company plans to establish separate department to focus exclusively on sales to discount retailers
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Bulgaria cracks down on import fraud
The country's Finance Minister has launched a major investigation into tax evasion on produce imported from Greece and Macedonia
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Clerici Group sells Genoa Fruit Terminal
The Italian logistics and handling company has reached agreement to sell its Genoa fresh produce terminal to Gruppo Gavio
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Seabrex deal boosts Rotterdam plans
Dutch port's leading fresh produce handler to press ahead with development of new terminal following takeover by BNFW
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Dole Food Company to go public again
World's largest fresh produce company announces plans to raise US$500m by listing on the New York Stock Exchange
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France and Germany grow again
Signs of a surprise return to economic growth in two of the eurozone's biggest economies, although several challenges remain
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Postcard | Val Martello
To the west of Bolzano in the north-east of Italy, a small but significant strawberry crop forms a significant part of the country's supply
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EU apple market still under pressure
Early harvest and largely unchanged output of major varieties like Gala and Golden Delicious mean market pressure is unlikely to ease
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Greenery member mulls direct sales
Major greenhouse vine tomato company Prominent has announced it is considering selling its own products as of next season
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Convincing consumers is the challenge
Fresh produce brands must offer something unique if they are to stand out as something for which the market will pay a premium
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Dole and Chiquita in Angolan talks
Companies have met with Angolan officials to discuss agricultural partnerships backed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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AMS-WellPict European in administration
Apparent cash-flow problems push berry marketer into financial difficulties as debts reportedly reach "millions of pounds"
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IFST unveils revamped website
Food science and technology group relaunches web presence in order to improve service to its growing number of members