All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 188
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Concerns grow over UK market
Ongoing recession and a dramatic fall in the value of the pound is adding up to tough trading conditions for overseas suppliers
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KIKU forms New Zealand arm
Marketer extends global network of Kiku-branded apple suppliers in order to extend reach in key Northern Hemisphere markets
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Italian consumption defies credit crunch
Surprise upturn in volume and value of fresh fruit and vegetables purchased by Italian consumers seen as positive sign following decade of falling sales
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Poor weather continues in Italy
Significant damage reported to vegetable production in much of the country, particularly the south
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More bad weather hits Italian crops
CIA estimates damage to be around 20 per cent, with early blossoming trees including cherries, plums and apricots reportedly hit
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Calcagni elected president of EC group
One of the Italian sector's leading lights will head up the EC's industry advisory committee for the coming two years
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Univeg in landmark deal with Lazo TPC
Strategic agreement will see Belgium-based company develop thermal pest control systems in the Benelux, South Africa, Turkey and Latin America
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Late additions to the industry lexicon
Fruitnet.com analyses some of the buzz phrases that have crept into the fresh produce industry in recent times
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Chiquita smoothies launch in Italy
The company says it is confident the new range will be well received following notable success in other European countries
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Trentini becomes Euroasper president
CSO director and vice-president of Areflh to lead the European asparagus producers' association during next three years
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Trade bids to save German promotions
Following a court ruling that CMA's marketing levy system is illegal, trade and government officials meet to hammer out a new deal
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WAPA unveils apple and pear forecasts
Association predicts rise in Southern Hemisphere apple exports as higher Northern Hemisphere stocks provide cause for concern
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New ripeness indicator for avocados
ripeSense labels launched in German market following recent successful trials in conjunction with Plant & Food Research
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ArticleMaersk raises EU to Asia rates
Maersk has announced a Europe to Asia freight rate rise in response to an increase in trade
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Positive start for Fruit Logistica 2009
Continued expansion of world's leading fresh produce trade fair suggests industry confidence remains high
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NYKCool changes senior management
Departure of two leading helmsmen announced in the wake of Japan-based NYK Reefers' buyout of J Lauritzen's share last year
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Mooy Logistics opens new facility
New storage and cross-docking facility near Breda in the Netherlands will allow company to offer dedicated service to French market
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Freshfel reveals fall in consumption
Latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor shows gross per-capita supply across the EU fell in 2007 against the previous five years' average
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ArticleJP Fresh becomes Dole Fresh UK
Company confirms name change will take place this weekend following the company's recent takeover by Compagnie Fruitière
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Clerici to streamline operations
La Repubblica reports move to shorten chain of command in order to speed up decision-making within the group