All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 21
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NewsRijk Zwaan builds new seed production centre near Melbourne
Van der Hoeven oversees construction of facility, which is set to incorporate traditional and semi-closed greenhouse technologies
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NewsRoyal Vezet switches Albert Heijn packaging to plant-based material
Fresh convenience specialist partners with Avantium, which plans to build world’s largest PEF production facility in the Netherlands
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NewsDutch eat more pears than Germans, French, Italians or Brits
Report by GroentenFruit Huis suggests demand for the fruit is stronger in the Netherlands than in other European countries
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NewsScales Corp says shares acquired by companies in NZ and Australia
MD Andy Borland attributes China Resources’ exit to “change in strategic direction” on part of Hong-Based investor
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NewsThe Fruitist signs marketing deal with USC Trojans
Blueberry brand extends sponsorship commitments to university sport, where it sees big scope to promote the fruit as a healthy snack
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NewsDole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
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NewsCRE sells stake in Mr Apple owner Scales Corp
Company’s largest shareholder gives no reason for sudden decision to exit business in which it invested over eight years ago
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NewsCourt rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
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NewsOcean Network Express ready for complete switch to Secure Chain
Port of Rotterdam’s new system replaces previous PIN code-based terminal entry system, which was open to security breaches
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NewsSeeka ‘thrilled’ about new Nashi pear variety
Company’s chief executive Michael Franks tells NZ Herald its Australian production and development orchards now total around 300ha.
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NewsGreenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
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NewsRussia bans fruit and veg from Kazakhstan
Decision to impose ‘temporary restrictions’ supposedly based on phytosanitary concerns, but comes amid tension over BRICS membership
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NewsAgrovision’s Peruvian blueberry volume set to almost double
Company’s general manager Felipe Venegas provides new-season update and predicts recovery from last year’s smaller crop
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FeaturesGreek kiwifruit exporter invests €5mn to refit export facility
George Tokas, chief executive officer at Greek exporter Tokas Olymp Fruits, talks exclusively to Fruitnet about the company’s expansion plans
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NewsBayWa shakes up management to steady ship
Restructuring chief Michael Baur assumes new responsibilities at company as CEO and CFO head for the exit
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NewsIFPA given observer status by UN climate change movement
International Fresh Produce Association will represent produce and floral business in climate negotiations held to progress UNFCC
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NewsZespri boss says NZ kiwifruit exports can top 220mn trays
Jason Te Brake reports returning confidence in the marketplace, especially in China, and has his sights set on expansion at home and abroad
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NewsIfco eyes growth after securing better €1.64bn loan deal
Leading supplier of returnable plastic crates says it sees strong opportunities to grow in Europe, North America and Asia
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NewsAustralian apple and pear industry trains new generation of growers
Industry body APAL teams up with Hort Innovation to develop expertise in areas such as data acquisition and new technology
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NewsOcean Network Express faces up to climate change challenge
In its latest annual sustainability report, Chief executive Jeremy Nixon reconfirms ”urgent need to address the growing implications of climate change”