All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 5
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NewsZespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
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NewsOrbem secures €55.5mn to bring AI-powered scanning to fresh produce
Company has pioneered sub-second MRI scanning in the poultry industry, and now plans to help fruit and vegetable suppliers detect internal defects
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VideoHow can apples and pears compete with avocados and mangoes in the social media age?
Nine leading players in the fresh apple and pear market explain what opportunities they see to add value to the category
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VideoHealthy, sustainable… and losing consumers? Apples and pears fight for attention
World Apple & Pear Association secretary general Philippe Binard considers the challenge ahead for the topfruit business
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NewsUlisse tomato brings taste of summer to colder months
Flavour of variety launched by Valfrutta Fresco in Bologna is described as “extraordinary… on a level never imagined possible”
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NewsFresh Del Monte to take global ownership of Del Monte brand
US$285mn bid secures group large part of bankrupt Del Monte Foods Corporation II, including assets in US, Mexico, and Venezuela
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NewsDrinks, desserts, and decorations: F.lli Orsero launches Duetti
New range features trio of products that encourage shoppers to make more use of flavour-rich exotic fruits and spices
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NewsDia spends more on fresh produce promotions to help shoppers eat more healthily
Company announces huge increase in price promotion budget for 2026 as it tries to help consumers afford a better diet
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NewsOrsero Group confirms intention to enter US market ‘soon’
Company also plans to open new facilities in northern Spain and Seville shortly, as it pursues long-term expansion plan
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NewsGreenstone introduces IP risk management platform Argus
Web-based tool is designed to give breeders, growers, and suppliers single point of reference on legal, commercial and operational risks
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NewsMercosur deal puts Brazil’s grape sector on ‘level playing field’ in EU
Country’s table grape suppliers stand to benefit from the trade agreement immediatly, but exporters of other fruits must wait ten years
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NewsHapag-Lloyd ports arm continues expansion with acquisition of Florida terminal
Hanseatic Global Terminals agrees to take full ownership of one of the biggest container shipping hubs in the US
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NewsBelOrta weathers commercial storm as climate warms and consumption cools
Belgian cooperative launches major branding campaign and opens new sales facility as it looks to reverse recent decline in sales
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NewsMohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte
Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president
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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