All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 6
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NewsStemilt signs licensing agreement for premium cherries
US grower partners with LFP and Brandt’s Fruit Trees to extend season into September with premium, late-summer varieties
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NewsZespri reports record Northern Hemisphere SunGold kiwifruit season
As Italy achieves close to year-round supply, company records 24 per cent increase in counter-seasonal volume
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NewsCompagnie Fruitière company drives surge in Cameroon banana exports
Industry figures show shipments reached nearly 24,000 tonnes in March, up from 19,585 tonnes the previous year
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NewsCanada’s produce sector prioritises tariff-free trade amid pressures
CPMA survey identifies policymaking as most important factor in country’s produce business, ahead of crucial trade review
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NewsDutch group keeps goals in sight with Van der Sar appointment
Greenhouse tech provider Royal Brinkman continues recent reorganisation by naming new head of Horti Essentials
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NewsNew Zealand kiwifruit industry escapes Cyclone Vaianu largely intact
Growers report fruit has held on well despite intense conditions, with no material impact expected as harvest continues
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NewsGene-edited banana approved in Japan and Brazil
Tropic’s non-browning variety can now be imported, sold, and consumed in both countries, and grown in Brazil
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FeaturesFlorida citrus industry likely to export less in future, admits FCC chairman
Packers remain concerned about future of USDA’s market access programme, as state contends with huge challenges at home and abroad
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NewsTesco trials AI assistant to help people write their shopping lists
UK’s largest supermarket develops AI-powered shopping assistant to offer personalised recipe ideas and automated basket creation
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NewsCapespan names new CEO as Charl du Bois steps down
Company also announces departure of chief financial officer and appointment of new chief operating officer as new executive team takes charge
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NewsAgriplace rebrands as Simvia as compliance data requirements grow
Software company says change marks evolution from compliance platform to trusted infrastructure for Europe’s consumer goods market
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NewsBerryWorld UK appoints Paul Avery as new managing director
Commercial director promoted following retirement of Paul Cole, who helped the company treble its sales in two decades
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NewsMastronardi promotes snack-sized tomatoes and cucumbers at CPMA
Leading North American grower-supplier will debut new lines of micro-grape tomatoes and mini snack cucumbers in Toronto
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NewsMelinda Lab secures €8m for processed products expansion
Company to modernise production facility in Trentino as it targets expansion in new markets and among younger consumers
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NewsDulcis chimes with retailers during ‘exceptional’ season
Green kiwifruit brand appears to be gaining traction with major retailers across Europe and beyond, as it targets even bigger crop next season
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FeaturesMarlene campaign gets creative to connect with consumers
Apple brand launches series of spring promotions as it celebrates the results of its recent cultural competition
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NewsCartonpack Group acquires Agrypack to strengthen northern Italy presence
Italian packaging specialist acquires long-term commercial partner, strengthening its footprint in northern Italy’s fresh produce packaging sector
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FeaturesKeep ‘em peeled: a round-up of April Fools’ day produce pranks
Dole, Eosta, Florette, Del Monte and a whole bunch of Dutch companies put some serious effort into this year’s silliness
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NewsZespri wins Italian award for home compostable label
Kiwifruit supplier picks up annual prize for its innovative use of Sinclair’s T55 home compostable stickers
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PodcastsKeep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast