All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 5
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsSouth Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
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NewsPalm Ventures buys microgreens supplier and tech startup AeroFarms
Indoor vertical farming specialist appoints new management team led by former Kraft Heinz and AB InBev executive Gustavo Burger
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NewsCPMA warns trade tensions threaten North America’s food security
Fresh produce industry body calls for protection of tariff-free trade ahead of CUSMA review
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NewsChiquita expands banana snack campaign with summer relaunch
Starting in the US, the banana brand is relaunching its consumer campaign, with an emphasis on snacking and enjoyment
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NewsDole expands Minecraft campaign with pineapple focus
Marketer renews partnership with video gaming giant to build healthy connections with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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NewsEarly warning system uses AI to help growers predict climate risk
WayBeyond says its new forecasting tool offers predictive intelligence for crops in tunnels and greenhouses
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NewsFall Creek expands beyond blueberries with Italian acquisitions
Addition of Trentino-based Berryplant and Berrytech is company’s first move into raspberries and blackberries
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NewsSwitzerland expects bumper cherry harvest this summer
Favourable weather conditions set the stage for larger crop this season, according to the Swiss Fruit Association
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NewsOndine flat nectarine production set to double in Italy
Four Italian suppliers are doubling production of Ondine flat nectarines this season, with fruit from Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont and Veneto backed by a new ‘Snack the Summer’ marketing campaign launching in Milan.
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NewsIndian state exports first commercial mango shipment to UK
Debut commercial consignment of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand departs Kolkata, as global shortage continues
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NewsNew service helps Philippines expand pineapples shipments to Middle East
Country signals major export push as consignment of MD2 pineapples from Mindanao embarks on new commercial route to UAE
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NewsLegendary Fruit buys Gebbers Farms to expand apple and cherry offer
Acquisition creates one of Washington’s largest suppliers, with rights to premium varieties including SugarBee and Rockit
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NewsZespri rejects minister’s claims on Māori kiwifruit access
Kiwifruit marketer responds to claims it is holding back development opportunities for indigenous growers on shared land
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NewsAmazon launches same-day fresh produce delivery service
Group rolls out option in parts of London, marking significant expansion of grocery service following closure of physical stores
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NewsMexico tomato production forecast to fall 9 per cent in 2026
Production decline attributed to termination of US suspension agreement, peso appreciation, and challenging weather conditions
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NewsSkytree to supply Dutch greenhouses with ‘atmospheric’ carbon dioxide
Direct capture system could offer viable alternative to greenhouse CO₂ traditionally sourced using fossil fuels
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NewsOrange juice demand set to fall despite lower prices
Global consumption is projected to continue a decade-long decline in 2026/27, according to Rabobank
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NewsZespri develops ‘self-pollinating’ kiwifruit to challenge Hayward
Variety known as Green146 is described as ‘most promising new cultivar’ to emerge from company’s pre-commercial trial
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NewsCMI Orchards unveils Nature’s Candy rebrand for cherry season
Despite forecast decline in Northwest production, supplier aims to capitalise on interest in premium varieties and wave of summer patriotism