All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 2
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NewsAmazon launches same-day fresh produce delivery service
Group rolls out option in parts of London, marking significant expansion of grocery service following closure of physical stores
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NewsMexico tomato production forecast to fall 9 per cent in 2026
Production decline attributed to termination of US suspension agreement, peso appreciation, and challenging weather conditions
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NewsSkytree to supply Dutch greenhouses with ‘atmospheric’ carbon dioxide
Direct capture system could offer viable alternative to greenhouse CO₂ traditionally sourced using fossil fuels
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NewsOrange juice demand set to fall despite lower prices
Global consumption is projected to continue a decade-long decline in 2026/27, according to Rabobank
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NewsZespri develops ‘self-pollinating’ kiwifruit to challenge Hayward
Variety known as Green146 is described as ‘most promising new cultivar’ to emerge from company’s pre-commercial trial
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NewsCMI Orchards unveils Nature’s Candy rebrand for cherry season
Despite forecast decline in Northwest production, supplier aims to capitalise on interest in premium varieties and wave of summer patriotism
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NewsHapag-Lloyd completes first methanol dual-fuel engine retrofit
German container shipping line completes first vessel conversion as part of US$120mn programme
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NewsTaiwan ships first major fruit consignment to Europe
Six-tonne consignment of mangoes, lychees and dragon fruit is bound for Paris, signalling start of effort to boost exports to Europe
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NewsTesco launches branded Zespri Green kiwifruit packs in UK first
Supplier says country’s largest supermarket has strengthened its offer with launch of branded line
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NewsDriscoll’s serialises 250mn berry packs for traceability programme
Supplier works with Antares Vision Group to scan billions of individual serial numbers each year by 2028
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NewsDelphy appoints Edwin van Lenthe as Netherlands managing director
New MD brings extensive experience from Rijk Zwaan, Floricultura, and Heineken to lead consultancy’s Dutch operation
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NewsZespri welcomes plan to fund port expansion
Kiwifruit marketer says action is needed to address infrastructure bottlenecks as export volumes continue to surge
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NewsSouth Africa trims citrus export forecast
Citrus Growers Association revises season forecast downward across all categories as campaign progresses
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PodcastsRobots in line to lend producers and packers a helping hand
One of Europe’s leading robotics experts explains how automation can help keep fresh produce supply chains alive
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NewsMastronardi Produce wins seven Superior Taste Awards
Canadian marketer secures International Taste Institute recognition across tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries
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NewsEx-Macfrut and Apofruit director joins Kiwi Passion
Renzo Piraccini one of three new appointments, as kiwifruit consortium targets further expansion
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NewsEcuador banana business on red alert as El Niño looms
As export growth slows, country’s growers and exporters face up to container shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and climate change
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NewsScales reports positive apple sales despite lower packout rate
New Zealand company, which owns Mr Apple and most of Fern Ridge Fresh, reconfirms profit forecast for 2026
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News‘More excitement’ needed to boost cabbage demand
Rijk Zwaan’s Christian Spangenberg says category needs new colours, shapes and sizes, as well as climate resilience
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NewsCMA CGM takes delivery of France’s largest containership
LNG-powered vessel Notre Dame, due to arrive in Europe in early July, offers expanded reefer capacity