All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 73
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ArticleARC Eurobanan founder passes away
Ángel Rey Rodriguez led group's transformation from Madrid wholesaler into a major international fresh produce trader
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ArticlePlant Sciences pushing open-source berry model
Californian company's new division in the Netherlands will target new commercial opportunities across European market
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ArticleA cool idea for airfreighted produce
The inventors of Aircoolbox are looking to solve the perennial problem of heat damage to fruit and veg during shipment by air
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ArticleS&A Group: emoji deal 'sets us apart'
Company's Oliver Davies explains decision to sponsor Unicode's globally recognised strawberry symbol
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ArticleDutoit's first blueberry crop on the way
Company's expansion into berry production accompanied by new investments in cherries and sweet potatoes
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ArticleBenelux takes a shine to Murano class
The Italian strawberry variety, which is already highly regarded in the UK, is making a splash in the Netherlands and Belgium
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ArticleSouth Africa's first black grower-exporter?
Having rescued previously failing orchards in the Elgin Valley, one ambitious grower is targeting the export market
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ArticleData: how the Dutch rule Europe's avo trade
Figures show the Netherlands remains very much at the heart of things when it comes to avocado imports… and exports
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ArticleSerbian apple exporter looks further east
Delta Agrar has revealed that it began selling apples to the Middle East this year, opening another potentially key market
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ArticleJose Claure joins Kölla from Trofi
Overseas import specialist will help the German fresh produce company expand its international business
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ArticleDutch authority cuts pepper cartel fine
Rainbow and United West Growers have seen their individual €7m fines for price-fixing cut to a total of €1.63m
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AnalysisData: Who buys stonefruit from Europe?
Infographics illustrate varying dependence on western, central and eastern European markets
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ArticleThe Greenery sells off Mulder Onions
Buyout led by current MD Gerard Hoekman will see company leave The Greenery after almost 20 years
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AnalysisData: Where does Germany import grapes from?
Infographic shows importance of EU partner countries, as well as third countries like Turkey, over summer period
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ArticleSouth Africa: new market trends in Europe
In the first of three reports from the Western Cape, Fruitnet looks at how changing demand is influencing fruit exports
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AnalysisData: Where does China import stonefruit from?
Infographic reveals dominance of overseas suppliers in the Americas, with Europe and South Africa far behind
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ArticleSerbia emerges as key blueberry source
Country is aiming to supply market during commercial window between southern and northern European seasons
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ArticleMaurizio Pisani loses life in Bari train crash
Fresh produce trade mourns loss of leading marketing expert who helped build market for the Chiquita brand in Italy
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ArticleItalian apple giants investing in cherries
Two leading apple marketers, VI.P and Melinda, have spent heavily on harvesting, handling and grading technology
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ArticlePortugal: fresh impetus for Euro champions
The country's international footballing success is apparently being replicated in its fresh produce business