All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 183
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ArticleStorms hit Italian fruit and vegetables
Early estimates suggest cost of damage to agricultural crops in the north of the country could be as high as €100m
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Lessons in the marketing department
Online tools such as Twitter and YouTube could offer companies a low-cost way to spread information during the economic downturn
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ArticleIsrael under fire over West Bank label
Supermarkets could face prosecution over allegedly inaccurate labelling of fruit exported from occupied territories
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ArticleZespri keeps the show on the road
Consumer marketing remains hugely important to the company in Europe, which is looking to boost sales of New Zealand kiwifruit this season
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ArticleRewe posts strong figures for 2008
German retailer targeting further expansion this year across European markets through acquisitions and organic growth
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ArticleItalian convenience market keeps growing
A number of reports have identified further signs of growth in the Italian fresh-cut convenience sector
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ArticleRecession benefits low-cost and local
Total Produce director talks to Eurofruit Magazine about the major consumer trends being seen at present in the UK
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ArticleCPR System creates "significant savings"
Returnable packaging cooperative reveals strong results for the past year and targets further expansion in 2009/10
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ArticleStarbucks to start selling salads
Coffee chain plans to roll out new lines as part of a major healthy eating drive, according to marketing executive
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ArticleSunway Group files for bankruptcy
Russian fresh produce importer seeking liquidation following its failure to meet US$27m in loan repayments
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ArticleRoyal Van Namen in administration
One of the Netherlands' oldest fresh produce trading houses announced it has filed for bankruptcy
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ArticleNew funds for varietal development
Announcement in Tunis reveals financial support will be made available to a number of agricultural projects worldwide
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ArticleHuge damage to Lake Constance fruit
Crops in Germany's largest fruit producing region hit hard by recent hailstorms, according to local officials
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Delhaize "on track" to meet forecast
Solid performance in Europe and the US combining with significant cost savings to keep company on course for anticipated growth
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ArticleItaly prepares new stonefruit campaign
PGI-certified peaches and nectarines from Romagna set to feature prominently in series of summer marketing initiatives
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ArticleUniveg appoints new board member
Rudi De Becker replaces Robert-Jan Van Ogtrop on Belgium-based fresh produce group's board of directors
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ArticleGlobalGAP and GFSI making progress
Alignment of food safety criteria on track after Global Food Safety Initiative officially recognises alignment with GlobalGAP
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ArticleTomato exporter found dead in Paris hotel
Kinga Legg, owner and director of Polish company Vegex, is believed to have been murdered during a stay at the Hotel Bristol
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ArticleStephan Weist to leave Chiquita
Managing director for Germany and Austria announces plans to "seek out new challenges" following nine years at the company
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ArticleApo Conerpo re-elects Bruni as president
Paolo Bruni promises renewed commitment to modernisation at Europe's largest fresh produce cooperative