All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 172
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ArticleSwiss retailer Migros posts record profit
However, the company saw its turnover slump during 2009 and failed to pull away from its main food retail rival, Coop
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ArticleDutch sector aims to attract young workers
Industry association Frugi Venta launches It's Alive campaign in bid to encourage more young graduates to join horticulture industry
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ArticleItalian region targets fresh-cut market
Regional authorities in Campania earmark new funding for project to improve supply chain and develop new communal brand
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ArticleApple marketing budgets under threat
Annual survey measuring competitiveness of apple producing countries reveals investment in promotions may be suffering
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ArticleConserve Italia defends sourcing policy
Italian fresh produce cooperative hits out at Coldiretti president Sergio Marini's "aggressive and misleading" comments
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ArticleLazio kiwifruit faces canker risk
Italian region's kiwifruit business under threat as farmers report resurgence of disease in green- and yellow-fleshed varieties
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ArticleConserve Italia flies flag with new juice
Company hopes football fever in Italy will boost sales of new pineapple-starfruit drink in the run-up to this year's World Cup
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ArticleBlackcurrants could help asthma sufferers
New research conducted in New Zealand by Plant & Food Research finds blackcurrants may have added health benefits
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ArticleDole plots steady growth in Europe
Eastern countries likely to feature prominently in group's expansion plans during the coming years, says head of Dole Europe
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ArticleDutch marketeers up for industry award
Jeroen Rooders of Fruitmasters and Willem Treep of Willem en Drees among ten people nominated for Fresh Marketeer 2010
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ArticleInventor of Italian Chiquita slogan dies
Famed copywriter Emanuele Pirella, responsible for some of Italy's most memorable advertising campaigns, passes away in Milan
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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