All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 3
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NewsHapag-Lloyd improves transit times for South African citrus exporters
Shipping giant relaunches dedicated service into European and North American markets for third season
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NewsOrganic apple demand continues to grow, says Italian supplier
Research suggests organic fruit market continues to offer strong growth opportunities across Europe
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NewsRivoira launches stemless cherry brand for premium snack market
Italian supplier to launch branded line for premium snack market in June, with commercial tests in Italian and German retail stores
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NewsFruttital expands Verona fresh-cut facility
Orsero Group subsidiary invests in expanded processing capacity and new technology to meet growing consumer demand
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AnalysisEuropean peach and nectarine forecast up 8 per cent
Europe’s peach and nectarine production looks set to recover this season, thanks to favourable growing conditions
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NewsItalian fresh produce sales edge up despite economic concerns
Household fruit and vegetable purchases remained stable in the first quarter, but doubt remains over consumer confidence
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NewsSwiss strawberry harvest set to exceed five-year average
National association forecasts weekly volumes of up to 1,100 tonnes from late May until mid-June
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NewsMission Produce clears Mexican regulatory hurdle for Calavo merger
Supplier secures antitrust approval to satisfy key closing condition for planned acquisition, expected to go ahead this week
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FeaturesFruitMasters facility shortlisted for Breeam Awards
Smart Fruit Hub apparently achieved ‘Outstanding’ score of 91.04 per cent, making it ‘most sustainable’ food production facility in Netherlands
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NewsWestfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
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NewsVideo: What makes Sicilian citrus so special?
Two leading figures in the Italian fruit business speak to Fruitnet’s Mike Knowles about the island’s famous Tarocco oranges
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NewsTesco opens applications for ninth annual Agri-Tech Challenge
Retailer invites innovators to submit solutions that might help build more resilient, sustainable and productive food supply chains
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NewsDriscoll’s hits back at critics of its food safety record
Berry giant responds to pesticide concerns by highlighting food safety efforts, and calls for constructive, fact-based dialogue
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NewsDriscoll’s defends compliance record after pesticide testing report
Berry supplier responds to consumer group report and says its production remains in ‘full compliance’ with US food safety laws
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NewsFlorette introduces price-marked salad packs for independent retailers
Salad supplier launches new packs with recommended retail price incorporated into bag designs for first time
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NewsAlbertsons builds AI quality control tool for fruit and veg
Retailer welcomes next step towards ‘future of agentic commerce’ as it works with Google to roll out system for berries and grapes
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NewsOddbox and Mindful Chef unite at Oakland International site
Fresh produce delivery service opens door to expansion as it joins meal kit company at Redditch distribution centre
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NewsVignola cherries return with optimistic forecast
Producers in northern Italian region say they expect to maintain market presence into early July as new campaign begins
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NewsAldi Süd brings back exclusive Aldina strawberry variety
Retailer reintroduces fruit grown with partner Frutania and offers customers money-back guarantee as German season
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NewsT&G Global backs New Zealand plant variety rights amendments
Gareth Edgecombe says proposed changes to PVR Act will provide greater confidence for investment in new products