All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 30
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ArticleBayWa spends millions on better facilities
Group says significant new investment in Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand has improved its ability to supply high-quality fresh produce
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ArticleMarlene makes most of winter season with marketing push
The Daughter of the Alps has renewed its support for a number of winter sports events, and continues to focus its efforts on campaigns in Italy, Sweden and Norway
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ArticleDole Europe GmbH puts faith in new managing director Tobias Deil
Company says Deil’s “expert skills” will ensure it maintains and extends it close links with customers in Europe
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ArticleFruit Logistica start-ups present vision of more profitable and sustainable future
Leading trade show for global fresh produce business renews support for data-driven supply chains, artificial intelligence, robotic automation, smart agri, and other advanced systems that unlock new commercial opportunities
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ArticleDole invests in South African tropical fruit export business
Joint venture packhouse with Allesbeste Group provides new platform for growth in avocados, lychees and mangoes
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ArticleKiku adds Alnova to impressive apple line-up
“There is space for both commodities and clubs today in this world,” says chief executive Jürgen Braun
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ArticleJardin Exotics switches to new recycled packaging for passion fruit exports
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
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ArticleTFC Holland relocates as demand for tropical fruit grows
Dutch exotics importer prepares to move to new, state-of-the-art facility in Waddinxveen
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ArticleMaersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
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ArticleEuropean apple season is “most difficult” in recent years
WAPA president Dominik Wozniak admits lack of workers from Ukraine and increase in costs have hampered campaign
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ArticleWater-saving technology makes splash at Interpoma
Twelfth edition of apple-focused trade fair brings issue of water conservation to the fore with its Interpoma Awards
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ArticleQC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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ArticleUncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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ArticleProduce Business publisher Jim Prevor dies, aged 61
US industry commentator known as the Perishable Pundit also founded industry events in New York and London
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleKanzi has can-do attitude despite dip in consumer confidence
Brand marketer expects demand for licensed apple variety to remain high amid “challenging” market conditions
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ArticleCosts up and demand down, says top European apple supplier
Following the recent launch of a new corporate identity, Italian group Vog aims to overcome a slowdown in demand and a spike in operating costs
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleVip reorganises commercial management team
Kurt Ratschiller joins as new head of sales, while Fabio Zanesco takes on new responsibility for licensed varieties including Envy and Cosmic Crisp