All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 7
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Netled builds vertical farm partnership with Rejlers
Company says new arrangement allows it to build hi-tech farms around the world faster, for supply into retail and foodservice
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Linda De Nadai aims to unite Unifrutti as new MD
Current Unifrutti South Africa succeeds Gianluca Defendini as head of the group’s business in Europe and Africa
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Steven Martina to leave The Greenery and join Zespri
Dutch cooperative’s CEO will succeed Giorgio Comino as kiwifruit marketer’s director for Europe and North America
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AI shows real potential
Despite public fears over its impact, many believe we have still only caught a glimpse of artificial intelligence’s full potential in the fresh produce business
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Del Monte farm under fire over alleged guard violence
Locals claim security guards at pineapple plantation near Nairobi used “excessive” violence against trespassers
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Olympic makes beer in tandem with Rotterdam brewery
Importer is one of four Barendrecht-based companies that have teamed up to extend the lifecycle of its rejected citrus
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Major step forward for Fyffes melon business
Company’s Honduran farm obtains GlobalGAP certification as part of ongoing effort to transform its Central American operations
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Italy floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
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Albert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Retailer says new technology can cope with variations in product shelf-life and make far more accurate predictions
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Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
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UK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
HMRC figures analysed by accountancy firm Hazlewoods indicates major decline in fruit sales to EU countries following introduction of trade barriers
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Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
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Major challenges ahead for tomato business
Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank reports on the state of the industry as the Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam gets underway
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Record attendance for latest edition of Macfrut
Italy’s largest fresh produce industry trade fair attracted a bigger number of visitors than ever, according to organiser Cesena Fiera
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Europe’s apricot sector remains short of full potential
While this year’s production is in line with the five-year average, an overall decrease in production volume leaves room for future growth
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Expectations are sky high for Cosmic Crisp
The apple variety has made its television debut in Italy and the brand will be promoted from the ground up as part of a major new campaign
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Albert Heijn: more discounts, more local produce
The Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain wants to offer shoppers more Dutch fruit and vegetables at even lower prices
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Dole targets people who have never eaten a banana
To coincide with National Banana Day, company launches marketing campaign in the US aimed at small minority of adults yet to try the fruit
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Southern Hemisphere to produce bigger volume of Kissabel apples
Production in Australia continues to grow, while work continues on test orchards in Chile, Argentina and South Africa
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Poste Italiane launches fresh produce delivery service
Italian postal service group wants to expand its logistics business so it can capitalise on increased demand for home delivery of fresh food