All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 178
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ArticleProminent stands out
One of The Greenery’s leading tomato suppliers is considering handling its own sales, underlining the pressure felt in the market
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ArticleEuropeans out in force in Hong Kong
Several of Europe's leading fresh produce companies exhibited at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica trade show
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Turning the light back on
With financial indicators suggesting an end to the economic downturn is in sight, what emerges could be a new kind of prosperity
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ArticleSunshine 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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ArticleEuropean 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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ArticleAsian 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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ArticleZespri 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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ArticleZespri 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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ArticleZespri 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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ArticleSlovakia'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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ArticleThe 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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ArticleBulgaria 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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ArticleClerici 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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ArticleSeabrex 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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ArticleDole 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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ArticleFrance 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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ArticlePostcard | 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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ArticleEU 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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ArticleGreenery 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