All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 25
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NewsDel Monte farm under fire over alleged guard violence
Locals claim security guards at pineapple plantation near Nairobi used “excessive” violence against trespassers
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ArticleOlympic makes beer in tandem with Rotterdam brewery
Importer is one of four Barendrecht-based companies that have teamed up to extend the lifecycle of its rejected citrus
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NewsMajor step forward for Fyffes melon business
Company’s Honduran farm obtains GlobalGAP certification as part of ongoing effort to transform its Central American operations
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NewsItaly floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
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NewsAlbert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Retailer says new technology can cope with variations in product shelf-life and make far more accurate predictions
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NewsZespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
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NewsUK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
HMRC figures analysed by accountancy firm Hazlewoods indicates major decline in fruit sales to EU countries following introduction of trade barriers
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NewsFloods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
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NewsMajor challenges ahead for tomato business
Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank reports on the state of the industry as the Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam gets underway
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NewsRecord attendance for latest edition of Macfrut
Italy’s largest fresh produce industry trade fair attracted a bigger number of visitors than ever, according to organiser Cesena Fiera
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NewsEurope’s apricot sector remains short of full potential
While this year’s production is in line with the five-year average, an overall decrease in production volume leaves room for future growth
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NewsExpectations are sky high for Cosmic Crisp
The apple variety has made its television debut in Italy and the brand will be promoted from the ground up as part of a major new campaign
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NewsAlbert Heijn: more discounts, more local produce
The Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain wants to offer shoppers more Dutch fruit and vegetables at even lower prices
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NewsDole targets people who have never eaten a banana
To coincide with National Banana Day, company launches marketing campaign in the US aimed at small minority of adults yet to try the fruit
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NewsSouthern Hemisphere to produce bigger volume of Kissabel apples
Production in Australia continues to grow, while work continues on test orchards in Chile, Argentina and South Africa
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NewsPoste Italiane launches fresh produce delivery service
Italian postal service group wants to expand its logistics business so it can capitalise on increased demand for home delivery of fresh food
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NewsBad weather eats into apple and pear crops
Revised forecasts indicate a more modest increase in Southern Hemisphere apple output, as well as a slight decrease in pear volumes
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NewsDole Ireland backs Dundalk FC academy teams
Dole ireland has extended its longstanding support for the Irish football club, a partnership that stretches back seven decades
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NewsNature’s Pride promotes water conservation efforts at UN Water Conference
Sustainable business advisor Coen van Iwaarden to take part in discussion on role of water in the future development of food systems worldwide
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NewsBitesize lemons create consumer buzz
Dutch importer Yex says demand in northern Europe for the diminutive Italian limequat variety is strong and set to increase this season