All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 93
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ArticleAdvisory firms split on ChiquitaFyffes
Influential group ISS says it now supports Chiquita's plan to merge with Fyffes, while Glass Lewis remains opposed
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ArticleRed clementine wins innovation award
Mandarossa clementine, which is supplied by Sicilian firm Coa, has scooped the annual MMG Citrus Innovation Award
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ArticleAustria wants more regional produce
Major retail group Rewe says its new regional brand is part of plans to link consumers with their nearest suppliers
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ArticleChiquita bids: war of words escalates
Cutrale-Safra slams Chiquita board for allegedly misleading shareholders, destroying value and grossly exaggerating
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ArticleVeiling Haspengouw names new MD
Filip Vanaken will play lead role in development of auction's new corporate strategy over coming years
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ArticleRSA citrus: less to Europe, more to Asia
CGA reports significant fall in exports to Europe and major rise in shipments to Asia during current season
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ArticleCopa-Cogeca urges EC not to cut funds
Organisation describes planned cuts to EU agricultural budget in 2015 as "totally unacceptable"
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ArticleFyffes responds to new Brazilian bid
Irish company tells shareholders and analysts that planned merger deal with Chiquita still represents best value
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ArticleChristmas smoothie added to Chiquita range
Range expanded to capitalise on expected spike in demand for smoothies during run-up to Christmas holiday
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ArticleGerman retailers taking control
With Lidl streamlining its distribution and Rewe planning more central DCs, Germany is becoming a tougher market for suppliers
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ArticleMaersk Line: costs to rise by US$1bn
New EU regulations on low-sulphur fuel expected to have dramatic impact on cost of shipping fresh produce
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ArticleSuppliers back landmark EU research project
Compagnie Fruitière, Dole, Fyffes, Total Produce and Univeg among sponsors of "ambitious" Consumer Compass initiative
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ArticleDole man bemoans supply chain waste
Cool Logistics Global: Andy Connell of Dole SA says handling must improve at start and end of fresh produce supply lines
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ArticlePort terminals 'must work more closely'
Cool Logistics Global: Rotterdam's Emile Hoogsteden says more can be done to speed fresh produce through ports
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Article'Connect, then compete' says port director
Port of Rotterdam's Emile Hoogsteden tells Cool Logistics Global operators must collaborate to improve efficiency
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ArticleFyffes tries to woo Chiquita investors
Improved merger deal would see shareholders in Chiquita own significantly larger percentage of new company
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ArticleMoldovan fruit entering Russia by back door
Belarus said to be providing neighbour with indirect access to Russian apple and plum market following recent ban
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ArticleZespri planting G3 in Spain and Portugal
Company says new SunGold sources are on very small scale and designed to augment production in Italy and France
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ArticleTesco suspends GFS boss Matt Simister
Head of Group Food Sourcing one of four directors under investigation after retailer overstated its profits by £250m
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ArticleUS opens door wider to Italian fruit
Introduction of import protocol for Italian apples and pears said to be progressing well, as new campaign gets underway