All articles by Mike Knowles
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NewsThailand restores market access for South African apples
Asian country lifts ban imposed in 2008 and provides exporters with new opportunity to grow their business in the region
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VideoVideo: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
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NewsNew partnership to breed apples and pears of the future
Prevar, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, and Plant & Food Research will use new tech like gene editing to develop better varieties
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NewsMore kiwifruit expected from north-east New Zealand
Regional grower representative in Gisborne says favourable spring weather and new orchards will boost supply
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NewsCanadian growers rue ‘missed opportunity’ to boost fruit and veg sector
FVGC says it is disappointed with government’s budget plan, which it says overlooks need for more secure domestic supply
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NewsKuehne & Nagel shortens Spinneys supply chains
Changes to way airflown shipments from London Heathrow are handled have sped up process, says company
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NewsHalos return to screens with first campaign in five years
US mandarin brand set to debut two new television advertisements that focus on its popularity as a healthy snack item
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NewsThe Greenery plans sale of transport arm Dijco to AB Texel
As takeover awaits green light, company plans drive towards more sustainable, outsourced logistics model
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NewsIFPA names industry expert council leaders
Representatives from across the fresh produce business set to lead association’s working groups in 2025
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NewsPink Lady Europe bids au revoir to founder
Organisation pays tribute to Didier Crabos as it elects new chair at annual meeting in Montpellier
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NewsCarton Pack buys stake in cardboard packaging supplier
Investment in Milan-based Fimat expected to boost the Italian group’s sales in France, Germany and Italy
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NewsTaylor Farms invests in Dutch produce company Hessing
Two of the world’s leading fresh produce companies are to work more closely together following landmark deal
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NewsOrganic yellow kiwifruit a winner in Italy, Belgium and Greece
It’s Bio campaign sees strong demand growth among consumers who are concerned about health and sustainability
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NewsFlorida citrus industry fights for survival
FCC chair Steve Johnson says resurgence is possible despite serious impact of weather and disease over past two decades
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NewsChestnuts coasting on the local market
New brand secures deal with Coop Italia for its northern Italian production as volumes return to historical level
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NewsUS pear exports will be ‘lowest in decades’
Country’s smallest crop since the late 1960s means volume of fruit for markets including Canada and Mexico will fall
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NewsApple returns “highest in seasons”, says T&G Global
Payments to growers said to reach NZ$124mn as Envy and Jazz perform well, after production recovers from Cyclone Gabrielle
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NewsAlbertsons sues Kroger after merger plan falls apart
Two of the largest supermarket chains in the US had planned to merge. Now they are caught in a bitter legal dispute
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NewsOrsero sells limited-edition Christmas avocado packs
Boxes of four perfectly ripe Hass available across Italy, as marketer underlines its ability to supply the fruit year-round
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NewsFinnish greenhouse veg sector in fine form, says Delphy
Dutch group reports back from Närpes, where growers have reportedly adapted well to new production challenges