All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 200
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ArticleStrike 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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ArticleCapespan 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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ArticleCopenhagen Markets consortium unveiled
Plans for new Copenhagen fresh produce wholesale market offer "powerful, flexible and innovative" new trading centre
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ArticlePink Lady names new director
Thierry Mellenotte succeeds Jean-Michel Salon as general director, bringing a wealth of marketing experience
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ArticleMaersk 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleApple 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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ArticleGood 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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ArticleNominations 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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ArticleStrong 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleUK 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
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Maersk Line buys out Turkish partner
Acquisition of Merit's 40 per cent shareholding in Maersk Denizcilik gives shipping group full control of Turkey agency
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Total Produce buys Southampton trader
Acquisition of UK-based wholesale business welcomed by Total Produce UK chairman Denis Punter
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ArticleCapespan cuts carbon with new cartons
Airflow improvements to cardboard cartons are cutting pre-cooling times for South African grapes, the company says
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ArticleTesco stops sourcing from Zimbabwe
Retailer cuts supply amid growing international pressure but says it remains committed to helping growers and exporters "by other means"
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ArticleCSO teams up with Areflh and Freshfel
New collaboration aimed at promoting and supporting the interests of fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers across the European Union
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ArticleFrom production to promotion
During its first 10 years, Italian body CSO has arguably become the country's leading fresh produce marketing group