All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 188
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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
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ArticleLidl opens first stores in Switzerland
Switzerland may be one of the world's most affluent countries, but the discounter sees room for growth in the market
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ArticleNYKCool restructuring continues
The shipping company's Stockholm-based corporate communications department is to close at the beginning of May
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ArticleTesco announces fresh changes
UK retailer informs suppliers of significant reorganisation within its fresh produce buying department
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ArticleFresh concerns over Dole and Chiquita
Financial analyst Moody's has included the two multinationals in a list of 283 companies "most at risk" of defaulting on loans
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ArticleOrganic sales under economic pressure
One of Italy's leading organic fresh produce marketers says the downturn is having a marked effect on sales this year
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ArticleFresh fruit returning to Port of Liverpool
New feeder service from Rotterdam due to arrive on Thursday as Liverpool Produce Terminal prepares to commence operations
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ArticleItalian and Slovenian ports in new alliance
The port authorities of Ravenna, Trieste, Venice and Koper have agreed to develop closer ties to boost their global standing
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ArticleReady-to-use veg sales rise in Italy
Fresh-cut sales down, but new impetus seen in market for covenient, pre-prepared vegetables, according to Ismea figures
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ArticleRSA sells more grapes to mainland Europe
Volumes to UK down as strong euro attracts greater volume of South Africa's table grape exports
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Article5-a-Day goes to work in Germany
Having laid out plans for a major campaign aimed at schoolchildren, the organisation is turning its attention to working adults
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ArticleFruitnet's guide to economic survival
As the economic ice age continues to grip the globe, Fruitnet.com has produced a handy guide to help companies stay warm during bleak conditions
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ArticleTotal Produce targets modest growth
Company ups investment in Capespan and reveals 6.6 per cent increase in pre-tax profit for previous year
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ArticleFyffes on target despite rising costs
Company reports improvements in pricing in recent weeks and says its overall earnings target for the year remains unchanged
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ArticleWaitrose launches discount brand
High-end retailer responds to consumer concerns about the recession with introduction of 'essential Waitrose' range
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ArticleLazo TPC targets major UK marketers
Interest in revolutionary thermal pest control system reported to be "considerable" following meetings in the UK and Berlin
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ArticleDole reaches debt refinancing deal
Company has reportedly reached agreement with senior lenders on plans to restructure loans due to mature in May 2009
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit bound for China
First container sets sail for Shanghai as expectations among Italy's export traders remain high