All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 4
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NewsMinor, Weir & Willis launches ‘linerless’ avocado packaging
Supplier collaborates with partners to develop sustainable solution for best-selling ready-to-eat twin-packs
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NewsZespri runs debut TV advert in UK as Morrisons sells first branded packs
Kiwifruit brand’s British market promotions now part of wider European campaign, with further retail partnerships expected to drive demand
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NewsZespri welcomes Bay of Plenty development plan
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter says investment deal should address bottlenecks and support industry growth
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NewsHZPC reports challenging year as revenue falls to €450mn
Dutch seed potato supplier takes market downturn in its stride and confirms takeover of Irish rival
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NewsOishii ready to expand vertical strawberry production
Company says it will increase its use of robotics and invest in R&D as it develops distribution across US and Canada
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FeaturesOrsero targets Gen Z with ‘Exotic Ladies’ campaign
Italian fresh produce brand F.lli Orsero attempts to raise profile among Gen Z consumers with new social media blitz
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FeaturesVip invests in automation to maintain apple quality
South Tyrolean company says it has transformed its operations with investments in advanced tech
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NewsFruitMasters withstands pressure to maintain profit
Dutch cooperative credits new Smart Fruit Hub facility with making it more resilient in unpredictable market
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NewsThe Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
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NewsKuehne+Nagel partners with Hapag-Lloyd on biofuel shipping initiative
Company will transport around 3,300 TEU of cargo using shipping line’s biofuel-powered services between Asia and Europe
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NewsEarly Italian stonefruit volumes hit by adverse weather
Growers in southern Italy face ‘challenging’ outlook at start of new campaign, with availability of early varieties down
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CommentComment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
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NewsEurope prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
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NewsWaitrose and Worldwide Fruit celebrate two decades of Jazz apples
Partners underline commitment to British growers with special promotional campaign to mark variety’s 20 years in UK
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NewsZespri red kiwifruit licences fetch NZ$457,000 per hectare
Strong demand drives up price at first auction for new variety, as cost of SunGold licence also increases by 22 per cent
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NewsEuropean apricot production forecast up 6 per cent
European production set to recover this season, although doubts remain over eventual size of French crop
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NewsSun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes
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FeaturesJingold reaches €100mn turnover as yellow fruit drives expansion
Italian company celebrates 25th anniversary and attributes record performance to increased production across all varieties
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NewsDel Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
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NewsOrsero strengthens financial leadership with two senior appointments
Promotions free up Matteo Colombini’s time to focus on CEO role, as company weighs up potential acquisition in North America