All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 5
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CommentComment: Fruitist is on the verge of something berry big
A predicted IPO might be seen as a high-stakes bet on the future of fresh berries, but there is also plenty to be gained
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NewsDorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
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NewsAgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
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NewsClimate pressure puts NZ apple exporter Scales on alert
Company’s second CRD report lays out plans for further development of environment-focused projects
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NewsDubai chocolate has not caused a pistachio shortage, say experts
There is no lack of supply, say sources, who point to higher production in Turkey and Iran, and a much bigger overall crop worldwide
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NewsVip expands apple marketing drive with ham and cheese pairings
Second Applepairing campaign brings Val Venosta apples together with premium Italian deli products in retail stores
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NewsPenny Measham to join Cherry Growers Australia as CEO
Appointment of widely respected and experienced cherry expert welcomed by association’s president Alison Jones
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NewsJingold expands yellow kiwifruit production in Greece
Company targets 40 per cent growth in overall volume from Europe, as retail interest in its range of varieties grows
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NewsHein Deprez prepares to buy back Greenyard
Board and shareholders back plan to delist company and sell it to founder’s new family business Garden
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NewsNew European berry marketing campaign begins
Three-year project will promote the benefits of soft fruit to young adults in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
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NewsTroubled times for Mexico’s avocado business as Trump tariff looms
With production up this year and exports set to rise, the country’s dependence on US as a market leaves it vulnerable
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NewsICE: Italy could lose ‘billions’ as a result of US tariff
Agency director Matteo Zoppas and minister Francesco Lollobrigida tell Macfrut press conference that country faces major challenge
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NewsInterfel targets young adults with ‘vertical’ Jamais Trop advert
Latest advertisement, which is directed by French duo Xoxo, will be shown primarily on smartphone-friendly social media
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NewsAPAL to share industry-wide quality performance data
Australia’s apple and pear suppliers will see how they and other growers and packers rank according to certain parameters
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NewsNZ apple and pear returns top NZ$1bn for first time
As new harvest gets underway, industry estimates suggest exports will be up 10 per cent to 21mn cartons
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NewsCalifornia confirms 170,000-tonne avocado crop as new campaign begins
State commission rolls out series of consumer promotions designed to sustain demand through peak season
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NewsVip puts apple growers at centre of new campaign
Farmers at heart of new project, with several sharing stories on social media and even taking part in store tastings
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NewsOrsero signs new banana deal with Canarian group Cupalma
New agreement will see Orsero’s Spanish division ripen around 20 per cent of the Canary Islands’ PGI-certified production
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NewsPremium varieties drive Scales’ apple export growth
Owner of NZ suppliers Mr Apple and Fern Ridge predicts its combined apple production will top 3.7mn cartons by 2027
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NewsAustralian avocados receive funding boost for exports to Asia
New grant enables industry association to develop new two-year programme of promotions in south-east Asia