All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 24
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NewsConflict and cold weather cramp Ecuador’s banana exports
A succession of challenges have made it hard for the country to build on increasing market demand, says AEBE
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NewsEcuador banana exporters tackle disease in Los Ríos
AEBE and provincial government officials devise plan for monitoring teams to inspect and control plantations
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NewsSupply chain data specialists agree to merge
AG1, which began life as Olympic Food Group’s data partner, has acquired Dutch company LogisticsDocuments.com
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NewsLemon growers in Argentina consider switch to oranges
As global lemon prices fall under the weight of excess volumes, one report suggests producers in Tucumán might look to fill gaps in the orange juice market
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NewsIndian exporters buoyed by improved container rates
Boost to export industries including fresh produce comes as major shipping line announces major new investment
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NewsSanLucar sticks with Stuttgart for Champions League promo
Wide range of branded fresh and prepared fruit part of new campaign to promote healthy eating and support social causes
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NewsDeterra is new name for Guillem Export and Frutas Tono
Company will be led by former Aldi España director Víctor Asensio and have around €200m in annual sales
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NewsPort strike to hit US East Coast for first time since 1977
First shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast import-export hubs for almost 50 years expected to hamper fruit trade flows
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NewsJaffa refreshes brand identity as product range grows
New logo and brighter, bolder visuals to be applied across expanded product portfolio, and rolled out to all Tesco stores in the UK
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NewsSupermarket demand has altered organic supply, says Rijk Zwaan
Growing need for year-round volume at scale has led to emergence of major suppliers in several European countries
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NewsBrazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow
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NewsDia fast-tracks waste reduction plan with new logistics model
The retailer says eight distribution hubs in Spain now guarantee the recycling or reuse of 95 per cent of any waste
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NewsOrsero says it has prevented thousands of tonnes of food waste
Company says all of its European divisions will be involved in projects to prevent loss and waste by 2025
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NewsAgroFresh launches ‘more convenient’ ethylene control solution
Harvista Mix aimed at fruit growers that need to apply growth regulator without specialist equipment
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NewsKissabel returns with new-season campaigns across US and Europe
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick describes apple range as “unique” and “truly different”
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NewsItalian industry leaders enjoy moment in spotlight at G7 meeting
Directors of CSO Italy, Fruitimprese and Assomela use opportunity to promote fresh produce business and raise awareness of major challenges
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NewsBrazil and South Korea discuss tariff cuts for grapes and strawberries
Senior officials have held bilateral talks in Seoul aimed at boosting agribusiness trade between the two countries
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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NewsCarrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
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NewsCalifornia avocado growers angered by US inspection switch
USDA’s decision to pull Aphis inspectors out of Michoacan and Jalisco has prompted serious concern, says California Avocado Commission