All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 40
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NewsChipotle trials robot tech to speed up avocado prep
Automation is a priority for chain whose workers will process almost 60,000 tonnes of the fruit this year
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NewsAI-enhanced robot ready for California citrus harvest trial
Israeli agritech startup Nanovel has signed an agreement with California Citrus Research Board to run tests in 2025
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NewsItaly’s kiwifruit crop expected to be smaller
One of the country’s leading suppliers suggests green-fleshed kiwifruit output will be around 10-15 per cent lower
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NewsCalifornia’s mandarin crop to rise by 8m cartons
Navel orange production also estimated up slightly, although it remains below the ten-year average
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NewsDurian success pushes up coffee prices
Massive increase in demand from China has led to a major fall in the volume of coffee grown in Vietnam
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NewsAldi named Australia’s top fruit and veg retailer for fourth year running
Three of the retailer’s fresh produce suppliers praise its commitment to developing close relationships with local growers
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NewsGruppo Orsero H1 profit ‘back to normal’
One of Europe’s largest fresh produce importers says it sees good potential for growth despite current economic uncertainty
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NewsG-Berries makes Morocco’s raspberry dream a reality
The Italian group has embarked on commercial tests with four of the country’s suppliers
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NewsNZ kiwifruit model is “magic and must be protected”
Grower association holds special event to mark anniversary of vital industry restructuring and the creation of export brand Zespri
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NewsXi Jinping highlights apple export growth in Gansu, China
The Chinese premier led a delegation on a tour of apple production facilities near the city of Tianshui earlier this week
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NewsNew lanternfly cases a concern for Michigan fruit growers
Apples, grapes and peaches could be under threat from infestations of spotted lanternfly, which has been present in the US for a decade
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NewsPhilippines banana exporters eager for Korea FTA to be ratified
Country has lost market share to Vietnam in recent years, but some believe the implementation of a new trade agreement could reverse that decline
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NewsThe Greenery embarks on three-year digital transformation
Dutch produce business opts for Rootstock and Salesforce as it looks to build more streamlined planning and sales structure
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NewsZespri considers low-emission shipping corridor between NZ and Belgium
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit company has launched a pilot sustainability project with shipping firm ANL, part of CMA CGM
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NewsSlovenian apples star in AI-generated Spar advert
Retailer says its new promotional video was created using only text descriptions, store photos, and advanced AI technology
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NewsRed kiwifruit at the double for Jingold
The company has expanded its business in the past year and sees excellent potential for its green, yellow and red-fleshed varieties in various Asian markets
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Rest of Europe
Following yesterday’s preview of Dutch exhibitors at the Hong Kong show, we round up more of the event’s European contingent
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NewsItalian trade mourns death of Claudio Scalise
Leading marketing expert played an instrumental role in developing a strong international reputation for Italy’s fresh fruit and vegetables
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NewsWildfire was ‘sad moment’ for Greek veg production
One organic farm is understood to have been completely destroyed as a result of the enormous fire which spread across East Attica last week
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers