All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 22
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NewsLidl: “We must make the healthier choice easier”
Discount retailer’s Dutch division meets with Netherlands’ health minister to plan further positive action involving fruit and vegetables
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NewsMorocco’s avocado exports continue to increase
Association president Abdellah El Yamlahi calls on suppliers to push ahead with exports as country approaches new record volume
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NewsVip extends supply deals as club apple volumes rise
The South Tyrolean supplier says it has been able to lengthen supply windows for key varieties like Ambrosia, Envy and Cosmic Crisp
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NewsTru-Cape shareholder Two-a-Day achieves Top Employer status
Group HR director Dimitri Jacobs says apple and pear supplier aims to become one of South Africa’s top 20 employers in the near future
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NewsSteven Martina joins SanLucar as chief operating officer
Martina departed Zespri in October after a little over 12 months as the New Zealand kiwifruit company’s Europe and North America director
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NewsRound-up: Stories you might have missed over Christmas
Fruitnet brings you a digest of key industry developments that emerged during the Christmas and New Year break
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NewsThailand restores market access for South African apples
Asian country lifts ban imposed in 2008 and provides exporters with new opportunity to grow their business in the region
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VideoVideo: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
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NewsNew partnership to breed apples and pears of the future
Prevar, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, and Plant & Food Research will use new tech like gene editing to develop better varieties
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NewsMore kiwifruit expected from north-east New Zealand
Regional grower representative in Gisborne says favourable spring weather and new orchards will boost supply
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NewsCanadian growers rue ‘missed opportunity’ to boost fruit and veg sector
FVGC says it is disappointed with government’s budget plan, which it says overlooks need for more secure domestic supply
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NewsKuehne & Nagel shortens Spinneys supply chains
Changes to way airflown shipments from London Heathrow are handled have sped up process, says company
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NewsHalos return to screens with first campaign in five years
US mandarin brand set to debut two new television advertisements that focus on its popularity as a healthy snack item
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NewsThe Greenery plans sale of transport arm Dijco to AB Texel
As takeover awaits green light, company plans drive towards more sustainable, outsourced logistics model
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NewsIFPA names industry expert council leaders
Representatives from across the fresh produce business set to lead association’s working groups in 2025
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NewsPink Lady Europe bids au revoir to founder
Organisation pays tribute to Didier Crabos as it elects new chair at annual meeting in Montpellier
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NewsCarton Pack buys stake in cardboard packaging supplier
Investment in Milan-based Fimat expected to boost the Italian group’s sales in France, Germany and Italy
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NewsTaylor Farms invests in Dutch produce company Hessing
Two of the world’s leading fresh produce companies are to work more closely together following landmark deal
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NewsOrganic yellow kiwifruit a winner in Italy, Belgium and Greece
It’s Bio campaign sees strong demand growth among consumers who are concerned about health and sustainability
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NewsFlorida citrus industry fights for survival
FCC chair Steve Johnson says resurgence is possible despite serious impact of weather and disease over past two decades