All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 5
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NewsFruit is key for consumers in 2026, says Dole Packaged Foods
Company’s first ever trend report points to “seismic shift” in public attitude towards fruit, as they prioritise flavour, health, and enjoyment
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NewsBiosecurity NZ responds to Auckland fruit fly detection
Agency moves quickly in response to alert, after the discover of a single male Queensland fruit fly
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NewsPrepWorld France prepares to grab slice of European fresh-cut market
New joint venture between Omer-Decugis & Cie and PrepWorld will be situated at the Port of Dunkirk
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NewsEcuador banana trade rejects Delcy Rodríguez’s drug trafficking collusion charge
Industry association issues statement in defence of its exporters, after Venezuela’s interim president pointed finger at Ecuadorean presidency
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FeaturesStore Check: Marks & Spencer Foodhall
The UK-based retailer is investing heavily in its successful store concept, in which fresh fruit and vegetables feature prominently
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dole campaign reflects branding shift for fresh produce
Company’s focus on brand awareness in France marks pivotal shift in European fresh produce sector, according to Paris-based analyst
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NewsChina matches Peru as world’s leading table grape exporter
Country’s production expands for seventh consecutive year, as global production is forecast to rise by 545,000 tonnes
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NewsDole Nordic to acquire Greenfood’s fresh produce business
Greenfood announces landmark agreement to sell fruit and vegetable wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland
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NewsJingold expands beyond kiwifruit with Italian-grown avocados
Italian company to launch L’Avocado Italiano by Jingold, backed by ambitious production plans through new joint venture AgroAvo
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NewsStrong kiwifruit sales push Seeka profit to record levels
Company raises profit forecast, on the back of reported improved returns, excellent post-harvest performance, and cost savings
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NewsItalian apple group director welcomes Suez Canal reopening
Faster access to overseas markets seen as vital, as association looks to develop new export markets in Asia and Latin America
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NewsStonepeak invests in reusable packaging provider Ifco
Investor joins existing shareholder Triton to support continued improvement in network capacity, service reliability, and digital capabilities
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NewsFruit lost from Seatrade vessel begins to wash up on shore
Bananas, avocados and plantains reportedly in containers that fell off Baltic Klipper at weekend, as coastguard monitors clear-up
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NewsFruitful Ventures repositions Olympic Fruit and Freshpride
Commercial manager Dick Donker takes on new trade and wholesale role, while Christian Schouten heads up overseas business
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NewsLandmark EU ruling clears path for gene edited fruit and vegetables
Deal between the Council of the EU and European Parliament sets out plan to regulate new genomic techniques in same manner as conventional breeding methods
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NewsOrsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
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NewsDole France works with Intermarché to raise its brand awareness
In-store activation in more than 800 stores across France helps to boost company’s market penetration in Europe, Middle East and Africa
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NewsDP World expands freight operations to Sweden
Logistics group says expansion will connect regional businesses to its global network, and offer new route to road emissions reduction
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NewsApple exports drive strong performance at Scales
NZ group benefits from excellent growing conditions in 2024/25 and strategic investments in premium apple varieties for Asian and Middle Eastern markets
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FeaturesMission Produce seen as ripe for investment
Company’s impressive performance in avocados, as well as its expansion into mangoes and blueberries, gives leading analyst cause for confidence