All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 5
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NewsTesco says sunny weather means surge in UK strawberry supply
New-season outdoor crop starts to arrive following positive April conditions, as retailer expects roughly one million punnets in next week
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FeaturesDelhaize switches strategy on potatoes
Belgian retailer reimagines entire range, with shift away from variety-based category merchandising and new focus on usage
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NewsT&G Global sale ‘backfires’ as potential buyer walks away
Newspaper report suggests plan to break up NZ supplier ‘put off’ private equity company, as sale process continues
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FeaturesPink Lady opens Madrid pop-up for Mother’s Day
Temporary outlet on Calle Gran Vía aims to present ‘cooler, more appealing’ side of the brand to consumers
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NewsThe Greenery optimistic as New Zealand kiwifruit season begins
Dutch importer reports excellent quality and broad size range for Zespri SunGold as New Zealand heads for 220m-tray crop
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NewsDemand for strawberries rises among younger consumers
Growth is driving investment in Dutch production, according to industry association GroentenFruit Huis, as European promotions continue
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PodcastsHow can the fresh produce business boost demand?
At Freshfel Europe’s annual meeting in Sicily, Fruitnet spoke to four leading industry players for their views on the consumption challenge
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NewsMacfrut promotes tropical import potential
Colombia sets out ambition to grow mango exports, while Dominican Republic and Peru underline their commitment to European market
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NewsAfresh secures US$34mn to expand AI grocery platform
Company says platform has reduced shrinkage and boosted sales at retailers including Albertsons, Meijer, and Wakefern
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FeaturesGlobal Coalition launches charter for fair ocean freight practices
International alliance of fresh produce trade associations unveils voluntary charter to encourage more resilient supply chains
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NewsCool Carriers Chile posts strong season despite US downturn
Operator says it achieved record market share and moved 260,000 pallets of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stonefruit in 2025/26
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FeaturesHold me, thrill me, share me, snack me… RedPop wins Supergirl tie-in
Giga also returns with series of Superman-related promotional activities timed for release of blockbuster summer movie
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NewsChiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms
Report by Swiss advocacy group alleges worker mistreatment and sub-standard conditions on Rainforest Alliance-certified plantations
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FeaturesChiquita opens Miss Chiquita House at Milan Design Week
Fruit brand returns to annual event and showcases iconic character through immersive experience designed by artist Jiaqi Wang
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FeaturesGold rush helps boost New Zealand’s fruit export sales
March increase driven by earlier harvesting of larger kiwifruit crop and continued growth in apple exports, says Stats NZ
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NewsLandgard appoints Marc Beckmann to lead fruit division board
German agribusiness appoints current MD as chair of its management board at Landgard Obst & Gemüse Holding
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NewsNew shareholders for Belgian supplier Special Fruit
Leading European importer-exporter secures new capital investment following decision to expand ownership structure
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NewsGreenyard director to lead Freshfel Europe
Frédéric Rosseneu named as successor to Salvo Laudani, with new vice-presidents from Netherlands and Spain also appointed
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NewsSeeka targets 47mn trays amid weather and fuel challenges
Supplier provides update on New Zealand kiwifruit season, as well as plans for expansion in Australia
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NewsFrance orders supermarkets to stop ‘deliberately misleading’ practices
Consumer affairs agency demands Carrefour, Leclerc, Aldi and Lidl cease “deceptive” marketing of fresh fruit and veg