All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 28
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NewsOpera aims to reclaim lost market share for its pears in Germany
A long-awaited return to full production means Italy’s pear specialists have a chance to export until May this season
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NewsBayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
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NewsMajor suppliers with direct lines into retail join Dutch group Zon
Move underlines need for consolidation among fresh produce suppliers as retail buying power across Europe continues to strengthen
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NewsGerman group demands ‘fundamental change’ from new government
DFHV president Dieter Krauß criticises Scholz-led coalition for what he calls “empty strategic concepts”
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NewsCalavo Growers appoints Farha Aslam as new chair
Outgoing chair Steve Hollister is to remain on Californian avocado company’s board of directors
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NewsIFPA drives forward its Supply Chain of the Future concept
Association’s Supply Chain Council is determined to foster significant advances towards better, more sustainable logistics
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NewsSouth Africa’s citrus supply chains ‘must improve’
New report by the Citrus Growers’ Association identifies areas in which logistics and distribution must change
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NewsAbrafrutas expects fruit exports to soar thanks to EU-Mercosur
Brazil’s sales could top US$1.8bn by 2029, according to the country’s fruit export association
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NewsMove to mainstream retail helps organic sales recover in Germany
New USDA report suggests decreased inflation has also contributed to an improvement in sales of organic produce
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NewsLime increase adds some zip to Mexican citrus exports
Growth of around 4 per cent compared with previous season is largely due to expansion in lime production, says FAS report
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NewsSouth Africa’s apple and pear exports to rise again
Hortgro forecasts suggest further increase in volume of both fruits to be shipped overseas in 2025
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NewsSquid game could extend life of strawberries
Scientists based in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have uncovered a potential alternative way to double fruit’s shelf-life
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NewsMSC switches India-Africa service from Coega to Cape Town
Move expected to benefit exporters in South African’s Western Cape region that want to sell more in the Gulf and Indian subcontinent
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NewsThe Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
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NewsSyracuse lemons star in new television advert
Three-year campaign to highlight the PGI-protected Sicilian speciality continues with TV promotion on Rai channels
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NewsNew Zealand expects larger avocado crop in 2025
Following two difficult seasons that were affected by poor weather, production is set to rebound as Asian markets beckon
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NewsBrands bring joy to Italy’s apple business
Continued investment in club varieties, supported by high-profile marketing promotions, appear to have brought sustained growth
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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