All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 6
-
NewsHapag-Lloyd completes first methanol dual-fuel engine retrofit
German container shipping line completes first vessel conversion as part of US$120mn programme
-
NewsTaiwan ships first major fruit consignment to Europe
Six-tonne consignment of mangoes, lychees and dragon fruit is bound for Paris, signalling start of effort to boost exports to Europe
-
NewsTesco launches branded Zespri Green kiwifruit packs in UK first
Supplier says country’s largest supermarket has strengthened its offer with launch of branded line
-
NewsDriscoll’s serialises 250mn berry packs for traceability programme
Supplier works with Antares Vision Group to scan billions of individual serial numbers each year by 2028
-
NewsDelphy appoints Edwin van Lenthe as Netherlands managing director
New MD brings extensive experience from Rijk Zwaan, Floricultura, and Heineken to lead consultancy’s Dutch operation
-
NewsZespri welcomes plan to fund port expansion
Kiwifruit marketer says action is needed to address infrastructure bottlenecks as export volumes continue to surge
-
NewsSouth Africa trims citrus export forecast
Citrus Growers Association revises season forecast downward across all categories as campaign progresses
-
PodcastsRobots in line to lend producers and packers a helping hand
One of Europe’s leading robotics experts explains how automation can help keep fresh produce supply chains alive
-
NewsMastronardi Produce wins seven Superior Taste Awards
Canadian marketer secures International Taste Institute recognition across tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries
-
NewsEx-Macfrut and Apofruit director joins Kiwi Passion
Renzo Piraccini one of three new appointments, as kiwifruit consortium targets further expansion
-
NewsEcuador banana business on red alert as El Niño looms
As export growth slows, country’s growers and exporters face up to container shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and climate change
-
NewsScales reports positive apple sales despite lower packout rate
New Zealand company, which owns Mr Apple and most of Fern Ridge Fresh, reconfirms profit forecast for 2026
-
News‘More excitement’ needed to boost cabbage demand
Rijk Zwaan’s Christian Spangenberg says category needs new colours, shapes and sizes, as well as climate resilience
-
NewsCMA CGM takes delivery of France’s largest containership
LNG-powered vessel Notre Dame, due to arrive in Europe in early July, offers expanded reefer capacity
-
NewsHapag-Lloyd improves transit times for South African citrus exporters
Shipping giant relaunches dedicated service into European and North American markets for third season
-
NewsOrganic apple demand continues to grow, says Italian supplier
Research suggests organic fruit market continues to offer strong growth opportunities across Europe
-
NewsRivoira launches stemless cherry brand for premium snack market
Italian supplier to launch branded line for premium snack market in June, with commercial tests in Italian and German retail stores
-
NewsFruttital expands Verona fresh-cut facility
Orsero Group subsidiary invests in expanded processing capacity and new technology to meet growing consumer demand
-
AnalysisEuropean peach and nectarine forecast up 8 per cent
Europe’s peach and nectarine production looks set to recover this season, thanks to favourable growing conditions
-
NewsItalian fresh produce sales edge up despite economic concerns
Household fruit and vegetable purchases remained stable in the first quarter, but doubt remains over consumer confidence