All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 176
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ArticleMacfrut boosts relevance to global trade
Event organiser Cesena Fiera points to close ties with international fresh produce trade as it prepares to welcome visitors to Italy
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ArticleChina key to Zespri kiwifruit plans
The international kiwifruit company says the Chinese market could account for 20 per cent of its business within just 10 years
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ArticleChina central to Zespri growth plans
Chinese market could constitute 20 per cent of kiwifruit marketer's business within just 10 years, says company chairman
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ArticleItalian grapes "up to ten days late"
Harvesting in main region of Puglia now likely to get going in week 29, but fears of a clash with delayed Spanish fruit remain
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ArticleMore light makes nectarines healthier
Study finds that using protective covers to reflect sunlight back on to trees can also result in higher yields and bigger fruit
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ArticleDimmidiSì launches freshness campaign
Italian company La Linea Verde rolls out series of new marketing initiatives in support of the fresh convenience brand
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Solar power is the future of marketing
Seasonal promotion is offering the fresh produce industry opportunities to engage European consumers currently riding the summer wave
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ArticleLBP Rotterdam reveals growth plan
Fresh produce logistics specialist to expand Maasdijk coldstorage and warehousing centre, adding space for an extra 1,500 pallets
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ArticlePigments painting healthy picture
New research is expected to confirm that red, blue and purple pigments in fruits and vegetables are beneficial to human health
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ArticleVOG presents new strategic plan
South Tyrol-based apple consortium provides details of its strategic reorganisation, due to take effect 1 August 2010
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ArticleRabobank CEO joins Dutch agency board
Bank's highly experienced Westland chief appointed to the board of directors of Fruit Vegetables Agency Holland
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ArticleItalian producers unveil 'supertomato'
New, lycopene-rich tomato bred using natural techniques presented during Coldiretti farmers' assembly in Rome
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ArticleT&G extends billboard campaign
Company continues to demand overhaul of country's kiwifruit export regulations with second billboard outside Wellington Airport
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ArticleZespri "excited" about new varieties
European arm of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer says new cultivars offer "great potential" as consumer tests continue
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ArticleAmazon begins selling fruit and veg online
Internet giant's German arm establishes new sales portal to sell and distribute wide range of groceries including fresh produce
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ArticleCSO confirms revised stonefruit forecast
Agency predicts lower volume of European stonefruit this season following recent hail damage to production in Italy
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ArticleSammogroup goes out of business
Falling demand for machinery during economic downturn was too much for company to handle, sending it into administration
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ArticleNo go for traffic light labelling
Country-of-origin labelling due to be extended but nutritional guidelines set to adopt manufacturing industry's preferred system
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ArticleSeabrex sinks as RFW sets sail
New company Rotterdam Fruit Wharf emerges with backing of parent company SEA-invest to pick up where bankrupt firm left off
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ArticlePatfruit merger reaps strong result
Company's merger with fellow Italian cooperative Ferrara Frutta has apparently helped cut costs and increase competitiveness