All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 181
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | November 2009
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleHagé debuts gold star fruit in Europe
Dutch import company will begin marketing the exotic fruit this week after securing year-round source of supply in Brazil
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ArticleSpanish retail under fire over prices
Major retailers accused of profiting from recent "price war" as gap between farmgate and point-of-sale prices widens
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ArticleSpanish kaki crop hit by winds
Estimates put volume of damaged fruit at around 10,000 tonnes, compounding earlier losses caused by fungal disease
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ArticleUFPA and GlobalGAP team up on GAP
Groups establish new working group to push forward harmonisation of agricultural standards in North America
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ArticleDutch pepper losses put at €180m
New report reveals extent to which low market prices and high costs have affected returns to growers in the Netherlands
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ArticleMaersk aims to take bananas further
StarCare controlled atmosphere containers set to remove limits on how far bananas can be shipped, company claims
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How the recession reshapes business
The last 12 months have seen many aspects of the fresh produce industry change in the face of the global economic downturn
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ArticleNew UK website for The Greenery
Dutch produce giant launches dedicated website for UK market in conjunction with marketing and PR agency Smye Holland
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ArticleConcerns raised over Italian food sales
Isema reports downturn in food retail sales during third quarter of the year, although supermarkets show some resilience
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ArticleFruitmasters secures new berry varieties
Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars
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ArticleAgrexco confirms avocado forecast
Israeli company outlines expectations for the fruit during the coming season and anticipated revenue from overseas sales
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ArticleApple groups criticise early-season prices
Italy's Assomela and France's Association National Pommes & Poires call for greater collaboration along the whole supply chain
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ArticleNew EU trade deal for Israeli exports
Wider export windows and higher tariff-free quotas set to benefit Israeli fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Europe
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ArticleRoyal award for Michael Velasco
Rodanto chairman presented with one of Spain's top honours for services to the fresh produce export business
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ArticleApple competition strikes gold
Italian consortium VOG’s recent Golden Apple Tree promotion paid dividends not only for shoppers but also vendors
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ArticleTrade awaits ruling on airfreight 'cartel'
EC decision on airlines' alleged collusion could open door for fresh produce companies to claim millions in compensation
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ArticleTesco outlines global sourcing plans
The group is aiming to establish technical hubs across the world to supply its entire global network of food retail stores
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ArticleStrong demand for Midnight Beauty
South African producers reportedly investing in new plantings of Sun World's proprietary variety Sugrathirteen