All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 57
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ArticleCosur rebrands as Battaglio Argentina
Italian-owned firm has become a major exporter of apples and pears, as well as a key importer of bananas and pineapples
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VideoRockit founder turns attention to cherries
Asia Fruit Logistica: Phil Alison wants to develop a brand presence for Cherri International, focusing on direct marketing to Asia
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ArticleOmnifresh targets Asian apple market
New venture, which represents 20 per cent of Italy's apple production, could expand to other product categories in future
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VideoMSC delivers on Spain's fresh produce promise
Asia Fruit Logistica: Reefer manager Julio Nestar says Spanish melons, stonefruit and soon persimmons on way to Asia
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ArticleDutch greenhouses facing CO2 shortage
Efforts to reduce emissions have had an unwanted knock-on effect in reducing the volume of carbon dioxide available
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ArticleBanana trade 'losing fight against TR4'
Leading authority on fungal disease threatening to wipe out Cavendish bananas says variety's days are numbered
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ArticleSpain 'yet to replace Russian produce market'
Head of produce export association Fepex suggests efforts to secure alternative markets have not been enough
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ArticlePound at lowest euro rate since October
Devaluation piles pressure on produce business, with more than half the UK's fruit and veg imports bought from the eurozone
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ArticleDelhaize delights in Drôles range success
Belgian retailer says it has managed to rescue more than 500 tonnes of previously unsold fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleAustrian produce wholesaler declared bankrupt
Zeilberger's import, storage. ripening, sales and distribution operations are to be restructured, says administrator
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ArticleCarrefour debuts new organic area
New Bio Experience department at its Chambourcy hypermarket includes local, seasonal and responsibly sourced produce
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ArticleLawsuit says Walmart stole freshness tech
Tech firm Zest Labs accuses retailer of copying its Zest Fresh system to develop project of its own called Eden
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ArticleLeave room for marketing, says packaging provider
Italian company Sorma Group is poised to return to Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong as demand in Asia grows
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ArticleScientists identify TR4-resistant bananas
A team of researchers working in the Netherlands has apparently found cultivars that might eventually replace Cavendish
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ArticleStar quality key to Rainier success
A delicate, thin-skinned rarity, the limited-edition cherry is enjoying its moment in the supermarket spotlight
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ArticleCobana names new managing directors
Trio of appointments from within reflect desire for continuity at leading German fresh produce company
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ArticleHeat is on for Dutch apples and pears
With additional watering, production of both major topfruit categories is expected to increase in the Netherlands
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ArticleChiquita backs efforts to tackle TR4
Chief executive Andrew Biles set to open summit of industry experts in Boston as concerns about fungal disease grow
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ArticlePolymer Logistics: wood look here to stay
Gianpaolo Mezzanotte of Polymer Logistics believes there is more to come for its pioneering produce crate system
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ArticleHaskap poised for commercial breakthrough
EFSA approval for 'superfood' berry brings it one big step closer to becoming a regular sight on supermarket shelves