All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 33
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NewsItalian apple company Vip uses AI to decide when it’s time to harvest
One of Italy’s largest apple suppliers has added AI-based checks to its ripeness testing process
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NewsZespri’s pillbox packs return to retail shelves
Singapore retailers restock presentation packs, as marketer tackles decline in traditional post-dinner consumption
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NewsAMFresh says it will spend a further €2bn on acquisitions by 2030
The company, which is now Spain’s largest fresh produce supplier, reveals it has targeted sales of €3.5bn by the end of this decade
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NewsLineage acquires ColdPoint Logistics
Deal to purchase Kansas-based warehouse and transport operator is Lineage’s largest since it went public in July 2024
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NewsUS government set to spend record amount on apples
USDA bailout said to be worth over US$100mn in 2024, as more growers reportedly find it harder to sell their fruit
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NewsBruno Plantaz prepares to make Seafrigo Group shine
Incoming chief executive describes company as “a sparkling diamond” that now “needs to be polished”
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VideoVideo: A closer look at Sekoya’s new blueberry dispenser
The company’s retail expert Hans Liekens explains how the company’s new device can boost sales of the fruit
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NewsOrange County cities under quarantine after fruit fly discovery
Area affected includes two major suburbs of Los Angeles to the south of Anaheim, including Disneyland Park
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NewsHapag-Lloyd sinks US$4bn into new dual-fuel ships
German-owned shipping line has ordered a total of 24 new vessels from two shipyards in China
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NewsEurofrutas modernises Lisbon import centre
Orsero Group subsidiary completes expansion of distribution hub on north-east outskirts of Portugal’s capital
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NewsNew ownership model for Capespan’s Namibia grape venture
South African exporter has extended its commercial partnership with table grape supplier NGC to 2045
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NewsZespri to build new import centre in China
Upgraded coldstore in Taizhou should offer more direct access to over 100mn consumers in south-east of country
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NewsFruit and veg lead sales at Rewe’s ‘fully plant-based’ store
Bananas and cucumbers in top ten most-purchased items at Voll Pflanzlich, which stocks exclusively vegan-friendly products
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NewsAlwyn Dippenaar succeeds Anton Viljoen Jnr as SATI chair
Fixing logistical disruptions and opening new markets among priority areas of focus for newly configured board of directors
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NewsZespri reports “best ever” season in Portugal
Kiwifruit brand also reveals pre-commercial trials of SunGold in Greece performed well despite hot summer conditions
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NewsNew shipping service connects Egypt with Europe
DFDS and Pan Marine will start a new weekly connection between Damietta and the Italian port of Trieste from late November
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NewsUnifrutti plans new solar plants in Chile
Company’s partnership with Solarity continues with the planned addition of seven more solar energy installations
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NewsZespri issues warning over illegal Chinese SunGold
Company estimates unauthorised production in China is now almost 9,000ha, generating 40mn trays per year
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NewsSteven Martina to leave Zespri
Former Greenery boss spent just over 12 months in the role but has left to “explore new opportunities”
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NewsAvocados Australia targets further increase in exports
As country’s production increases, export sales have risen sevenfold. But more must be done to sustain that growth, says trade body