All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 3
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NewsAfruibana mourns death of president Joseph Owona Kono
One of the fruit industry’s leading figures, Owona Kono was a tireless defender of fruit producers in Africa
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NewsNew association aims to grow Ukraine’s blueberry exports
Companies representing around 20 per cent of country’s production have formed a new organisation to develop the industry’s commercial interests
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NewsSummerland Varieties plans global launch for new apple brands
Snowflake is already sold by a number of retailers in Canada, with production of ‘tri-coloured’ Sunpunch apples due to expand
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NewsDole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
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NewsUS consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
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NewsRubyRed harvest begins New Zealand’s earliest-ever kiwifruit season
Following a very positive growing period, marketer Zespri looks ahead to another record-breaking crop
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NewsNon-browning bananas given green light for March debut
Biotech group Tropic says it is ready to roll out gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown, as well as others with extended shelf-life
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NewsScales secures near six-fold profit increase as premium apple sales grow
Premium apple varieties set to account for 75 per cent of all company’s exports by 2027
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NewsFruitMasters adds Bestum to Best of Berries range
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative aims to expand its availability of top-quality, sweet blackberries this year
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NewsTesco reports strong demand for rhubarb as UK production continues to expand
Consumer interest in rhubarb as a flavour has apparently led to a growth in demand for the fresh product itself
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NewsIceland maintains Keelings partnership but drops name from produce label
Fruit and veg will no longer be sold under the Keelings, Love to Grow trademark, retailer tells The Grocer
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NewsBiosecurity NZ investigates after second Auckland fruit fly found
KVH alerts New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry to second trap find in Auckland suburbs since start of year
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NewsBattaglio forms JV with Costa Rican pineapple grower
Company’s latest investment puts it on path to further growth as Southern Hemisphere supply base continues to expand
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NewsDutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
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NewsFedemco takes to Berlin stage to spotlight wooden performance
Packaging federation tells Fruit Logistica audience that lightweight, wooden packaging is most sustainable material for fresh produce
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NewsDelphy’s new division targets growth in North America
Washington-based consultancy Delphy AgAdvisory to offer expertise and assistance to region’s agriculture businesses
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NewsKenya’s avocado exports set for new growth
As production recovers from a decrease in 2024, the country looks set to sell more of the fruit on international markets this year
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NewsThe Greenery wins new EU funding after subsidy break
Company had opted not to apply for subsidies after 2016, but recently rejoined a scheme managed by Dutch body RVO
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NewsZespri aspires to produce greenest fruit possible
In our exclusive interview with chief marketing, innovation and sustainability officer Jiunn Shih, we explore what the sustainability means for the kiwifruit supplier
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NewsVog emphasises origins as 80th anniversary celebrations begin
The Italian consortium now sells more than half a million tonnes of apples a year to customers in more than 70 countries