All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 185
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ArticleBreaking down the potato
New research into the genetic make-up of the common spud is set to unearth positive results during the next 18 months
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ArticleModì sets sights on Red Delicious
The new red variety is being tipped to eat into the market share of one of the apple sector's best-known products
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ArticleZespri may have to remove 2.2m trays
Enza said to be "fuming" over refusal to sign joint marketing agreement for new markets and subsequent decision to destroy fruit
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ArticleZespri to continue kiwifruit campaigns
Marketing push in five European countries have been planned to ensure sales remain strong as the season begins
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ArticleWorld Food Moscow sees bookings surge
Fresh produce exhibition halls to be rebranded as World Fruits Moscow in 2009 as demand for space increases
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ArticleDow buys AgroFresh's parent company
Purchase of Rohm and Haas set to create US$14bn business portfolio and achieve annual savings of US$1.3bn
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ArticleLogistics event to monitor crisis
Cool Logistics Conference director warns about potential danger of "shrinking supply chain syndrome"
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ArticleNew Zealand apples approaching Antwerp
Cox and Royal Gala volumes due to arrive on first vessel at the start of next week, with Jazz and Braeburn set to follow in May
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ArticleKey software supplier in administration
Two-thirds of staff laid off at Total Control Systems, which supplies software to a number of major fresh produce companies
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ArticleChina opens door to Italian kiwifruit
Major breakthrough for entire European trade raises possibility of similar success for other key export products like apples and citrus
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ArticleJazz recycles team sponsorship
For the fourth year running, international apple marketer Enza is lending its support to the Jazz Apple Cycling team, with both groups expecting a positive season ahead
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ArticleZespri targets 10m extra trays
Export season underway as company aims to capitalise on early start to season
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ArticleCapespan to market Kiku apples
Exporter becomes first South African company to be granted licence for trademarked variety first developed in Italy
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ArticleMaersk forms new reefer logistics team
Former LCL chief executive Ole Schack-Petersen to head up management of group's new dedicated reefer logistics arm
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ArticleIntercontainer reshuffles management
New managing director appointed following restructuring of key positions at transport company
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ArticleUK strawberry season underway
Sainsbury's claims new record with earliest ever delivery of strawberries for its Taste the Difference range
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ArticleLevy increases for RSA exports
PPECB announces a number of levy increases which are due to come into effect at the beginning of April
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ArticleIntercontainer expands network
Combined rail and road transport operator announces new services and additional block-trains
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ArticleNashi growers join Pipfruit NZ
Industry body asked to administer Nashi pear growers' association, although independent levy will be maintained
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ArticleEU apple stocks push prices lower
Larger European stocks compared with last year are also causing a delay to the start of the Southern Hemisphere season