All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 82
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ArticleArgentine blueberries dodge frost damage
Recent investment in irrigation technology helped producers steer clear of a recent frost in country's north-east, says Apama
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ArticleAlegra aims to sell more kiwifruit
Company's €6m investment in new processing line for the fruit should open door to new commercial opportunities in Asia
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ArticleProduce prices push up Russian inflation
Spike in prices caused by recent poor weather, but country's Central Bank suggests that rise is only temporary
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ArticleStonefruit firms ask consumers for help
Producers in the Italian region of Romagna are calling on people to eat at least one peach or nectarine a day this summer
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ArticleGM banana could boost vitamin A
Modified variety tested in Uganda by team of Australian scientists has apparently produced encouraging results
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VideoMadrid Maersk makes Hong Kong history
Video: One of Maersk Line's newest and largest ships arrives in the Chinese port city for the first time
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ArticleItalian firms to offer organic convenience
La Linea Verde and Brio join new venture to develop fresh convenience lines for leading organic brand Alce Nero
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ArticleModular farming puts down roots in the market
Growing interest in ultra-local production is encouraging excitement among tech entrepreneurs and investors
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ArticleEC extends support for fruit producers
The Commission's fightback against Russia's import ban has been extended to June 2018 with a further €70m
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AnalysisHow to revive the European grape market?
Many in the table grape business believe the best way to boost stagnant demand is to invest in better varieties
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ArticleMelo Drink offers a healthy start
The new pomegranate juice brand appears to have provided a shot in the arm for Italian bar owners and consumers alike.
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ArticleHein Deprez's TFFG buys AC Hartman
Acquisition of Netherlands' largest organic veg supplier will apparently enable company to expand significantly
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ArticleGrand Frais opening first store in Italy
French chain described as grocery retailing's 'category killer' is about to expand into its first foreign market
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ArticleCyber attack hits trade routes
A major cyber attack initially aimed at Ukrainian institutions has spread globally, affecting the container shipping and terminal operations of AP Møller-Maersk Group
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ArticleReady Pac tucks into meal kit market
Company looking to tap into US$8.3bn fresh prepared meals category with launch of new Fresh Prep'd range
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ArticleNovafruit tracks changes in Middle East
Keeping an eye on emerging markets, the Italian company is meeting rising demand for imported fruit in several countries
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ArticleRebrand boosts Jazz apple's popularity
Branded apple is now understood to be the sixth most-popular variety in the UK, where it also leads in terms of growth
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AnalysisWhy have avocados become so popular?
Fruitnet was invited to answer that question this week on the BBC show Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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ArticleAsda investment adds up for avocados
New machine that tests fruit's acoustic resonance has enabled the retailer to sell it at different levels of ripeness
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ArticleNature's Pride boss Shawn Harris steps back
Founder will remain on management board as Fred van Heyningen and Adriëlle Dankier assume daily control