All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 31
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NewsSupermarket demand has altered organic supply, says Rijk Zwaan
Growing need for year-round volume at scale has led to emergence of major suppliers in several European countries
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NewsBrazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow
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NewsDia fast-tracks waste reduction plan with new logistics model
The retailer says eight distribution hubs in Spain now guarantee the recycling or reuse of 95 per cent of any waste
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NewsOrsero says it has prevented thousands of tonnes of food waste
Company says all of its European divisions will be involved in projects to prevent loss and waste by 2025
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NewsAgroFresh launches ‘more convenient’ ethylene control solution
Harvista Mix aimed at fruit growers that need to apply growth regulator without specialist equipment
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NewsKissabel returns with new-season campaigns across US and Europe
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick describes apple range as “unique” and “truly different”
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NewsItalian industry leaders enjoy moment in spotlight at G7 meeting
Directors of CSO Italy, Fruitimprese and Assomela use opportunity to promote fresh produce business and raise awareness of major challenges
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NewsBrazil and South Korea discuss tariff cuts for grapes and strawberries
Senior officials have held bilateral talks in Seoul aimed at boosting agribusiness trade between the two countries
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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NewsCarrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
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NewsCalifornia avocado growers angered by US inspection switch
USDA’s decision to pull Aphis inspectors out of Michoacan and Jalisco has prompted serious concern, says California Avocado Commission
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NewsLidl named best produce discounter at Fruitnet event
Retailer picks up consumer-voted award for eighth time and reaffirms commitment to local sourcing and organic fruit and veg
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NewsAustralian association pitches apples as ‘guilt-free’ snack
New campaign called No Snackgrets wants more consumers to see apples as a healthy product to eat between meals
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NewsZespri ‘closely monitoring’ US port situation
Company expects minimal impact as NZ kiwifruit exports come to a close, but will assess need for alternatives
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NewsWorld’s largest vertical berry farm opens in the US
Plenty and Driscoll’s look forward to first harvest in early 2025 after highly advanced centre in Virginia begins production
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NewsGPG and F2 secure new UC Davis strawberry licences
Renowned US breeding centre has reached new international agreements with UK-based Global Plant Genetics and Mexican group Fresa Fortaleza
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NewsT&G Global confirms it will close apple coldstore
Facility on New Zealand’s South Island is now surplus to requirements, company tells local newspaper
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NewsUnitec back up and running after ‘sea of mud’ floods headquarters
Last week’s flood in Emilia-Romagna caused widespread disruption to the technology company’s entire production facility in Lugo
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NewsColes offers shoppers cardboard boxes instead of plastic bags
Trial in five stores across Australia aims to reduce amount of single-use plastic involved in fruit and veg purchases
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NewsUS could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October