All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 45
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ArticleNew company Sipo London UK to promote best of Italy
Italian group’s Made in Italy subsidiary will supply a range of fresh produce, wine, oil, rice, and potentially coffee too
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ArticleDriscoll’s to acquire Haygrove Africa
Purchase of sub-Saharan African blueberry supplier underlines importance of achieving year-round availability of blueberries
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ArticleNature’s Pride takes consumers on Avocado Tour
Led by new consumer research, Europe’s largest avocado importer wants more people to understand how they can use the fruit in different ways
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ArticleChiquita Germany makes splash with new campaign
The marketer has laid out its towel early, as it encourages consumers in the country to save a spot for bananas
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ArticleAgriPlace launches tool to identify fruit and veg supply chain risks
Ahead of new EU legislation, company launches SIFAV-enhanced system to assess environmental, social and regulatory risks
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ArticleAbel & Cole makes new commitment on emissions
Company outlines new target for direct and energy-related emissions as part of its first sustainability report
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ArticleUber Eats adds more Asda stores to app
Users will now have access to speedy delivery ofr more than 1,800 products from over 400 stores
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ArticleCountdown to Fruit Logistica 2023: exhibitors can register now
Companies have until end of July to reserve exhibition space at leading fresh produce trade show
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ArticleNew brand identity for Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
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ArticleAdriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
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ArticleA positive first season for Cosmic Crisp apples
Marketers Vog and VIP say their first commercial campaign has gone well, and say more fruit will be available in 2023
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ArticleRed apricots bring warm glow for Apofruit Italia
In partnership with producer Agricola Guidi and distributor Gruppo Mediterraneo, this year the cooperative wants to double the volume of premium apricots it sells worldwide.
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ArticleNaturitalia puts Melinda in Asia’s shop window
Following its recent market debut, Italy’s most popular apple brand is making a name for itself among buyers in the region
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ArticleJumbo opens first City store in Antwerp
Dutch retailer now has 15 outlets in Belgium, where its Seven Certainties appear to be a sure-fire winner
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PodcastsFruitbox 75 - Synnøve Johansson, Hoogstraten
Why do so many consumers continue to regard the fresh tomatoes they buy as tasteless and lacking in flavour?
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AnalysisReport reveals grower concerns about greenwashing
CEA Global Census finds that majority think industry is susceptible to excessive and untrue claims around sustainability
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PodcastsFruitbox 74 - Kai Mangelberger, Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica’s project director talks exclusively to Fruitnet about its decision to delay the event until spring
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PodcastsFruitbox 73 · Juan Martín Hilbert, San Miguel
Lemons remain in demand, but the world’s largest producer says more must be done to promote the fruit
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ArticleFruit Logistica moves to April 2022
Messe Berlin changes event dates in light of worsening situation in several European countries
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ArticleItaly’s appetite for avocados continues to grow
Importer Battaglio and agency SG Marketing emphasise fruit’s enormous potential as imported product

