All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 2
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NewsVip puts apple growers at centre of new campaign
Farmers at heart of new project, with several sharing stories on social media and even taking part in store tastings
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NewsOrsero signs new banana deal with Canarian group Cupalma
New agreement will see Orsero’s Spanish division ripen around 20 per cent of the Canary Islands’ PGI-certified production
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NewsPremium varieties drive Scales’ apple export growth
Owner of NZ suppliers Mr Apple and Fern Ridge predicts its combined apple production will top 3.7mn cartons by 2027
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NewsAustralian avocados receive funding boost for exports to Asia
New grant enables industry association to develop new two-year programme of promotions in south-east Asia
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NewsVip’s herbicide-free apples attract market premium
Consortium’s new environmentally friendly line already has the backing of several growers in its home region of Val Venosta
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NewsDutch experts explore India’s greenhouse potential
Market demand for premium crops including berries, tomatoes, peppers and salads is said to be increasing
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NewsThree Italian apple suppliers form new association
Alpoma APO brings together Vog, Vip, and Vog Products, who together will focus on R&D, sustainability and new commercial projects
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NewsFruit breeder CIV names new general manager
Former commercial director Federico Stanzani takes on lead role as consortium targets future growth
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NewsSpar sells Trudi’s bananas in UK first
Retailer’s primary wholesaler James Hall & Co says premium-branded fruit has boosted sales following shift in consumer demand
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NewsNew Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
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NewsWeather, currency and logistics challenges push Kakuzi to pre-tax loss
The Kenyan exporter says its avocado business saw a major dowturn in profits last year
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NewsChiquita’s art campaign keeps bananas on trend
Pop by Nature returns to European market with pop-up art installation, social media push, and exclusive stickers
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NewsZespri’s red-fleshed kiwifruit back in stores
Largest-ever crop means RubyRed will be sold in markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the US
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NewsVertical farm giant Plenty files for bankruptcy
Bezos-backed vertical farm company, which recently partnered with Driscoll’s, secures bridging loan as restructuring begins
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NewsAustralian banana campaign brings new energy to market
Australian Bananas’ latest promotional project aims to reach consumers across a number of different channels
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NewsOishii buys into robotics revolution with Tortuga takeover
Acquisition sees company’s vertical berry farm take another big step towards fully autonomous harvesting
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NewsNew grape marketing group to address demand shortfall
Frutas de Chile marketing director describes current situation as “unsustainable”
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NewsRedPop apples set to double production by 2028
Italian marketer Vog says it sees excellent opportunities for snack apple brand in Europe and Asia
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NewsFire destroys Milan fruit and veg wholesaler’s premises
Three buildings at the Ortomercato Milano were consumed by flames during the early hours of 20 March, according to reports
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FeaturesVideo: VOG homes in on the range to grow demand
Head of marketing Hannes Tauber explains why success in the apple market means offering consumers a broad range of different products