All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 8
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FeaturesVip invests in automation to maintain apple quality
South Tyrolean company says it has transformed its operations with investments in advanced tech
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NewsFruitMasters withstands pressure to maintain profit
Dutch cooperative credits new Smart Fruit Hub facility with making it more resilient in unpredictable market
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NewsThe Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
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NewsKuehne+Nagel partners with Hapag-Lloyd on biofuel shipping initiative
Company will transport around 3,300 TEU of cargo using shipping line’s biofuel-powered services between Asia and Europe
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NewsEarly Italian stonefruit volumes hit by adverse weather
Growers in southern Italy face ‘challenging’ outlook at start of new campaign, with availability of early varieties down
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CommentComment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
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NewsEurope prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
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NewsWaitrose and Worldwide Fruit celebrate two decades of Jazz apples
Partners underline commitment to British growers with special promotional campaign to mark variety’s 20 years in UK
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NewsZespri red kiwifruit licences fetch NZ$457,000 per hectare
Strong demand drives up price at first auction for new variety, as cost of SunGold licence also increases by 22 per cent
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NewsEuropean apricot production forecast up 6 per cent
European production set to recover this season, although doubts remain over eventual size of French crop
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NewsSun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes
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FeaturesJingold reaches €100mn turnover as yellow fruit drives expansion
Italian company celebrates 25th anniversary and attributes record performance to increased production across all varieties
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NewsDel Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
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NewsOrsero strengthens financial leadership with two senior appointments
Promotions free up Matteo Colombini’s time to focus on CEO role, as company weighs up potential acquisition in North America
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NewsTesco says sunny weather means surge in UK strawberry supply
New-season outdoor crop starts to arrive following positive April conditions, as retailer expects roughly one million punnets in next week
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FeaturesDelhaize switches strategy on potatoes
Belgian retailer reimagines entire range, with shift away from variety-based category merchandising and new focus on usage
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NewsT&G Global sale ‘backfires’ as potential buyer walks away
Newspaper report suggests plan to break up NZ supplier ‘put off’ private equity company, as sale process continues
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FeaturesPink Lady opens Madrid pop-up for Mother’s Day
Temporary outlet on Calle Gran Vía aims to present ‘cooler, more appealing’ side of the brand to consumers
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NewsThe Greenery optimistic as New Zealand kiwifruit season begins
Dutch importer reports excellent quality and broad size range for Zespri SunGold as New Zealand heads for 220m-tray crop
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NewsDemand for strawberries rises among younger consumers
Growth is driving investment in Dutch production, according to industry association GroentenFruit Huis, as European promotions continue