All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 3
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FeaturesKanzi amplifies brand campaign with playlist promotion
Marketer aims to raise its sales volume with a focus on the energy consumers derive from listening to music
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CommentComment: Greenhouse tech is often ‘too costly to scale’
Technological complexity and high costs will continue to restrict growth of covered production, especially in the US, says Kubo CEO
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NewsItaueira celebrates return to international markets
Brazilian exporter’s presence at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin underlined its renewed focus on exports after a seven-year hiatus
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NewsNew Zealand kiwifruit crop on track despite North Island storms
Grower association director offers update on extent of damage caused by recent bad weather, as growers prepare to harvest this season’s fruit
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NewsDutch apples make historic debut in Chinese market
Event in Beijing marks first arrival since access was granted in November, with branded, red-skinned variety Tessa leasding the way
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NewsVanguard to develop major blueberry farm in Peru
Company announces first phase will see it establish 550ha production centre, strengthening its sourcing capability out of Peru
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NewsChiquita resumes Panama banana exports via Costa Rica
Company expects full production to resume in second half of 2026, as exports via Port of Moín in Costa Rica get underway
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NewsAlegra Group achieves impressive growth as premium strategy pays off
Italian supplier reports big rise in sales, with double-digit growth across key categories including kiwifruit, stonefruit, and pears
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NewsFruitMasters hosts launch of Yumio raspberry brand
Dutch cooperative unveils Yumio raspberry brand and marketing club at Fruit Logistica 2026, with plans to establish year-round sales programme
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NewsVip faces German market pressure amid oversupply challenges
Apple marketer says large local crop and lower consumer spending have put pressure on sales, although the situation across Europe is different
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NewsSeedless black watermelon group targets expansion
Dolce Passione to expand again this year as consortium eyes further sales growth, with mini varieties now accounting for 60 per cent of domestic sales
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NewsChiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
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NewsAllergy-free apple and high-tech drone pick up prestigious innovation awards
Prompur variety and L50 drone win top prizes in Berlin, as voted by visitors to Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
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NewsRaingrown fruit initiative saves 1.6bn litres of water
Eosta publishes results of its Organic Raingrown project, which sources fruit only from producers that use natural rainfall rather than irrigation
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NewsUnitec showcases AI-driven solutions at Fruit Logistica
Italian technology specialist exhibits advanced sorting systems incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics and sensors to meet growing demand for produce quality inspections
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NewsOrsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain
Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America
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NewsGreenfood Iberica appoints Adnan Pervez as new CEO
Catalonia-based supplier announces change following retirement of Jussi Alitalo, who founded the company as Sato Iberica in early 2005
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NewsUnifrutti deploys data resilience software across global network
Grower-distributor works with Seattle-based Veeam to implement software that ensures near-perfect data integrity across its operations
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NewsItalian supplier urges consumers to make Snappy decision
Convenience, health, sustainability and flavour are key ingredients in new line of snack grapes out of Puglia
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NewsCH Robinson deploys AI agents to tackle missed pickups
Logistics specialist says automated systems now resolve hundreds of missed collections each day for thousands of customers