All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 202
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ArticlePratts welcomes trade union agreement
UK banana ripening company hails signing of voluntary recognition agreement with GMB, one of the UK's leading trade unions
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ArticleAbout the Fruitnet.com redesign
Fruitnet.com, the global fresh produce portal, has been officially relaunched following a major redesign. Mike Knowles, editor of Eurofruit Magazine, explains the reasons behind the overhaul and previews some of the site's main features
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ArticleRain cuts Italy's cherry crop
The Italian Cherry Consortium is forecasting a 70-80 per cent downturn in production in the region around Vignola
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ArticleZespri dismisses talk of possible takeover
Reports saying that Zespri could be taken over have been denied by the group
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ArticleEosta scoops top Dutch export prize
Organics specialist tops Dutch sector at the inaugural Fresh & Cash Export Awards
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ArticleT18 launches authentic range
Plums, apples and pears typical to the region of Piedmont in northern Italy will be marketed across the country this year
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ArticleAsia and Middle East buoys Chiquita
Second half of the year set to be a challenging one for multinational as sales come under pressure in Europe and North America
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ArticleItalian stonefruit set for fall
CSO hints at major downturn in production, resulting in one of the smallest Italian stonefruit crops in recent years
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ArticleHortResearch names new chief executive
Peter Landon-Lane, general manager of Hamburg-based Fonterra Europe, has been unveiled as Paul McGilvary's successor
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ArticleGood year for Intercontainer
Transport operator enjoys "substantial" growth in east and south-east Europe as capacity falls slightly in west and north
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ArticleMonsanto completes De Ruiter deal
Dutch vegetable seed division to serve protected-culture market, while Seminis serves open-field customers
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ArticleDisney Garden adds Pixie Sweet peppers
Fresh produce marketer Imagination Farms extends its premium line with miniature snack peppers from Arizona
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ArticlePort of Hamburg sets inland record
The volume of cargo shipped via inland waterways to and from the German port is set to increase further
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ArticleFruit tops snack list as cookies crumble
The Produce for Better Health Foundation says a report published by NPD Group suggests parents are taking their children's health more seriously
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ArticleMexico calls US tomato ban "unjust"
Government joins growers in criticising the country's Food and Drug Administration for taking action that has "no scientific basis"
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Dole named among most ethical firms
For the second year in a row, Dole Food Company has been named in a list of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' by Ethisphere Magazine
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Historic treble for Asda
Wal-Mart subsidiary picks up prizes for lowest price, best service and best availability at The Grocer Gold Awards in London
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ArticleMacfrut debuts fresh-cut exhibition
The growing Italian fresh-cut sector in Italy will be displayed at Macfrut
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ArticleBraeburn exports "considerably shorter"
New Zealand's apple exporters are predicting a major downturn in volumes as the season draws to a close
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ArticleInterpoma unveils supporting programme
The world's only trade fair dedicated exclusively to apple growing, storage and marketing takes place in Bolzano, Italy on 6-8 November 2008