All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 59
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AnalysisHow to revive the European grape market?
Many in the table grape business believe the best way to boost stagnant demand is to invest in better varieties
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ArticleMelo Drink offers a healthy start
The new pomegranate juice brand appears to have provided a shot in the arm for Italian bar owners and consumers alike.
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ArticleHein Deprez's TFFG buys AC Hartman
Acquisition of Netherlands' largest organic veg supplier will apparently enable company to expand significantly
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ArticleGrand Frais opening first store in Italy
French chain described as grocery retailing's 'category killer' is about to expand into its first foreign market
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ArticleCyber attack hits trade routes
A major cyber attack initially aimed at Ukrainian institutions has spread globally, affecting the container shipping and terminal operations of AP Møller-Maersk Group
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ArticleReady Pac tucks into meal kit market
Company looking to tap into US$8.3bn fresh prepared meals category with launch of new Fresh Prep'd range
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ArticleNovafruit tracks changes in Middle East
Keeping an eye on emerging markets, the Italian company is meeting rising demand for imported fruit in several countries
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ArticleRebrand boosts Jazz apple's popularity
Branded apple is now understood to be the sixth most-popular variety in the UK, where it also leads in terms of growth
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AnalysisWhy have avocados become so popular?
Fruitnet was invited to answer that question this week on the BBC show Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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ArticleAsda investment adds up for avocados
New machine that tests fruit's acoustic resonance has enabled the retailer to sell it at different levels of ripeness
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ArticleNature's Pride boss Shawn Harris steps back
Founder will remain on management board as Fred van Heyningen and Adriëlle Dankier assume daily control
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ArticleUS officials uncover suspected avocado fraud
Trio understood to be employees of Mission Produce were apparently caught selling fruit for cash to unwitting customers
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ArticleAmazon to acquire Whole Foods Market
Online retailer ready to take major step into bricks-and-mortar retailing by merging with the US-based supermarket chain
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ArticleConsumers want more than ever before
In future, suppliers must deliver health, transparency and convenience in a fast-changing, digitally engaged market
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ArticleOpportunities abound in SE Europe
Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe returns to Belgrade, offering expert analysis of potential growth areas for the trade
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ArticleVog backs new apple Crimson Snow
Kiku hails licensing agreement as 'major step' for variety's development and targets 20,000 tonnes in Italy by 2022
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ArticleRebranding and expansion for Innovative Fresh
New look and new Scandinavian office points to further growth for fresh produce industry monitoring experts
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ArticleChiquita brings We Are Bananas to Europe
Chiquita director John Cockle previews the multinational's new campaign, which arrives in Europe this summer
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ArticleOpening bell for Dutch peppers in China
The Netherlands' first ever commercial campaign for fresh pepper exports to China is about to get underway
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ArticleBesana shells out for bigger share of nut market
Italian group investing heavily in the UK, eastern Europe and central Asia as demand for high-quality, safe product increases