All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 190
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Romagna peaches head for the beach
The Italian region's PGI peach and nectarine consortium has organised two days of festivities aimed at increasing consumption
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Lufthansa inks deal with Munich Airport
The airfreight operator has agreed to make Munich a more regular port of call as the airport's perishable cargo volumes grow
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Utopia and Waitrose push new cherry pack
Amcor's PushPop design is being used to market Utopia's new-season cherries sold through leading UK retailer Waitrose
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Schuitema chief executive resigns
Interim CEO to be appointed shortly in the wake of CVC Capital Partners' recent buyout of the Dutch supermarket group
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Apo Conerpo weathers the storm
Italy's largest fresh fruit and vegetable producer-exporter reports strong results despite less than perfect conditions
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Kiwifruit antioxidants "easier to absorb"
USDA study suggests antioxidants in kiwifruit may be more beneficial to human health than those found in other fruits
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Strike threat hangs over Germany
Leading transport body says members are prepared to "go to the barricades" if necessary over fuel and toll hikes
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Capespan meets rising plum demand
Exports of its trademarked African Delight variety set to double to 15,000 cartons next season as UK sales increase
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Edeka and Rewe up for organics prize
The two German companies are among the nominees in the food retailer category of this year's CMA-backed organic trade awards
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Copenhagen Markets consortium unveiled
Plans for new Copenhagen fresh produce wholesale market offer "powerful, flexible and innovative" new trading centre
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Pink Lady names new director
Thierry Mellenotte succeeds Jean-Michel Salon as general director, bringing a wealth of marketing experience
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Maersk orders record-breaking ships
New vessels will each have a capacity of 7,450 TEUs and will be equipped with plugs for 1,700 reefer containers
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New advisor at World Fruit & Vegetable Show
London-based event appoints former Royal Agricultural Society chief Professor John Moverley to develop show and attract exhibitors
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Apple trees hit by hail in Trentino, Italy
Damage to around 200ha in affected areas reported to be around 50-60 per cent, according to local agricultural officials
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Good start for north-west cherries
With export volumes from north-west US set to peak in July and continue until late August, fruit quality is reported as "exceptional"
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Nominations open for Innovation Award
Messe Berlin and Fruchthandel Magazine announce details of 2009 award, due to be presented at next year's Fruit Logistica
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Strong winter prices boost Apofruit results
Enzo Treossi reconfirmed as president of Italian fresh produce cooperative as it publishes positive annual figures for 2007
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Austria aligns MRLs with Italian limits
Italian exporters hail breakthrough, which is set to streamline shipments of several export products including stonefruit, apples and kiwifruit
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New online presence for Jazz Apples
Worldwide Fruit has launched a revamped version of its Jazz Apples website as sales of the branded apple continue to grow
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UK farmers urge consumers to buy British
The NFU is encouraging UK consumers to get their five a day by buying locally produced fruit and vegetables