All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 29
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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
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NewsFruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
Data-led research into availability of fresh produce and its effect on human health suggests access to fruit and veg is vital for consumers
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NewsConsumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
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NewsMind the gaps: will the UK get caught short again?
UK retail buyers are renowned for staying cool as a cucumber to guarantee supply. But in the past few weeks, the reliability of their sourcing programmes has been called into question
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NewsFrench government recalls Tunisian oranges
Consumer protection site Rappel Conso issues alert over banned pesticide on Maltaise oranges, which were sold in several different supermarket chains across the country
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NewsSupermarkets and suppliers raise awareness of forced labour risk
A short film produced by Stronger Together highlights problem of worker exploitation in Spain’s agricultural industry
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NewsAlbert Heijn airfreight ban touches down at start of June
Dutch supermarket chain says it now sources more than half of its fresh fruit and veg from within the Netherlands
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NewsVentureFruit unveils Tutti, world’s first ever hot-climate apple
New climate-resistant variety is first branded fruit to be released from the Hot Climate Programme, a collaboration between scientists in New Zealand and Spain
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NewsSalad supplier turns over new leaf in fight against waste
Forecast and planning specialist Fresh4cast says better data management helped multinational reduce margin for error by 10,000 boxes per day
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NewsDutch duo bring fresh melon expertise to United Fruits
New venture LEFresh has spent the past six months developing a melon business for the company, sourcing from Costa Rican supplier Rica Fruta