All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 54
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Article'Long and hard road' for Italy in Asia
As Italia Ortofrutta prepares to exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica for the first time, director Vincenzo Falconi speaks to Asiafruit
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ArticleOrigine builds on firm foundations
With most of its Sweeki-branded kiwifruit sold in Asia, the Italian group is targeting further growth this coming season
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ArticlePositive first impressions for new apple Yello
Initial consumer reaction to one of Europe's newest club varieties has apparently been extremely positive
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ArticleChristiane Bell to leave BayWa
Group's international fresh produce division, which includes T&G Global, will be run by Benedikt Mangold from next month
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ArticleBehind the curve but on the up
Italy’s appetite for avocados is yet to match that of its northern European neighbours, but there are signs of growth
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ArticleColombia removes TR4-affected banana plants
Government issues new information on efforts to tackle Latin America's first suspected outbreak of Panama disease
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ArticleLa Linea Verde bags new production
The Italian convenience specialist has established a new venture in Sardinia to grow babyleaf and other vegetables
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ArticleTR4: Colombian farms under quarantine
Suspected cases of potentially devastating fungus found on two farms, including one that has supplied Dole Organic
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ArticleTomato robot set to predict the future
Machine being developed in the Netherlands could help growers forecast yield, size, ripeness and – eventually – disease
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ArticleStonefruit group tries to woo growers
Consortium promoting Romagna PGI peaches and nectarines seeks to defend position as it ramps up marketing campaign
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ArticleVietnamese province launches veg brand
NZ-backed development project unveils La Lanh range of sustainably sourced produce at Big C store in Qui Nhon
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ArticleTR4 suspected in Colombia banana plantation
Samples from Latin America's first apparent case of Panama disease sent abroad for testing, with industry on high alert
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ArticleNew branding exercise for Chiquita
Banana brand's summer sticker campaign calls on consumers to take part in ten different fitness challenges
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CommentWaitrose Unpacked: how could we refuse?
Waitrose has seized the initiative on sustainability and packaging, with major implications for fresh fruit and veg
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ArticleNuts could help men struggling to 'keep up'
New study backed by International Nut & Dried Fruit Council suggests eating nuts could boost male erectile function
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ArticleOrsero opens fourth fresh-cut site in Sardinia
Group's convenience distribution network now covers Mediterranean's second-largest island, a key tourist destination
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ArticleAartsenfruit rebrands as Aartsen
Company focuses on family roots as it prepares to continue recent international expansion from its new Breda HQ
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ArticleWorld of Fruit aims to wow consumers
Los Angeles-based exhibition aims to take public on journey of discovery, with rare and exotic fruit from around the globe
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ArticleFyffes receives €183m equity injection
Irish Times reports Japanese parent company Sumitomo has moved to reduce the Irish importer's apparently growing debt
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ArticleJazz apples on a roll in Japan
Supermarkets preparing to promote premium New Zealand product as consumer demand continues to grow