All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 4
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NewsTropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
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FeaturesDole’s premium play: the story behind the piña colada pineapple
The arrival of Colada Royale, a pineapple 15 years in the making, marks more than just a new variety launch, as Dole’s Bil Goldfield explains
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NewsJingold boosts kiwifruit supply to meet summer demand
Marketer reports positive early-season feedback for red-fleshed variety as it ramps up volumes from Argentina, Chile and South Africa
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NewsSouth African lemon deal will end ‘abruptly’ with higher volume
Citrus Growers’ Association updates export forecast after cooler weather and rainfall accelerate fruit development across key regions
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NewsLidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
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PodcastsFrom tropical to typical: Jingold’s avocado advance
The Cesena-based company is aiming to repeat its recent success with branded kiwifruit by introducing Italian consumers to homegrown avocados
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NewsEFC partners with Malus to scout new apple and pear varieties
Belgium-based variety management company forms strategic partnership with variety specialist and appoints its owner as global variety scout
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NewsMorocco overtakes Spain as UK’s top mandarin supplier
Combination of Brexit, government investment, and improved access to Nadorcott propels country to top spot
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NewsWidmann breaks ground on Vienna distribution centre
Construction begins on German berry specialist’s Austrian facility, which will serve growing customer base across Europe
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NewsZespri to exit Zeebrugge port after four decades
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer is to relocate northern European hub to Vlissingen amid concerns over recent disruption
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NewsApo Conerpo sales surge despite slight dip in volume
Europe’s largest fruit and veg producer organisation reveals it achieved a 15 per cent increase in consolidated turnover last year
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NewsBerryWorld Iberia marks tenth anniversary with major celebration
Berry marketer celebrates decade of growth with special event in Huelva, the centre of its breeding and production operation
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NewsRemco Heeremans appointed new chair of GroentenFruit Huis
Experienced executive with over 25 years in trade organisations takes over leadership from Cathy van Beek
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NewsKölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
Importer expects ‘very positive’ European season, as industry continues shift towards high-performing, licensed varieties
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NewsLandgard reports drop in annual fresh produce sales
German cooperative says group-wide efficiency drive will help deliver improvement amid challenging market conditions
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NewsEU regulation on new genomic techniques cleared for launch
European Parliament vote will see gene-editing technologies regulated in same manner as conventional breeding methods
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NewsDP World keeps on trucking down electric avenue
Port operator’s accelerator scheme runs offers hauliers 12-week EV trial as decarbonisation effort continues
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NewsSeeka forecasts lower profit amid reduced kiwifruit volumes
Supplier attributes lower profit forecast to return to typical growing conditions in New Zealand and challenging weather in Australia
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NewsDole Nordic’s acquisition deal gets green light
Greenfood’s plan to sell off fresh produce wholesale division receives regulatory approval in Sweden
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NewsNaturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit