All articles by Mike Knowles
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NewsHein Deprez prepares to buy back Greenyard
Board and shareholders back plan to delist company and sell it to founder’s new family business Garden
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NewsNew European berry marketing campaign begins
Three-year project will promote the benefits of soft fruit to young adults in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
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NewsTroubled times for Mexico’s avocado business as Trump tariff looms
With production up this year and exports set to rise, the country’s dependence on US as a market leaves it vulnerable
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NewsICE: Italy could lose ‘billions’ as a result of US tariff
Agency director Matteo Zoppas and minister Francesco Lollobrigida tell Macfrut press conference that country faces major challenge
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NewsInterfel targets young adults with ‘vertical’ Jamais Trop advert
Latest advertisement, which is directed by French duo Xoxo, will be shown primarily on smartphone-friendly social media
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NewsAPAL to share industry-wide quality performance data
Australia’s apple and pear suppliers will see how they and other growers and packers rank according to certain parameters
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NewsNZ apple and pear returns top NZ$1bn for first time
As new harvest gets underway, industry estimates suggest exports will be up 10 per cent to 21mn cartons
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NewsCalifornia confirms 170,000-tonne avocado crop as new campaign begins
State commission rolls out series of consumer promotions designed to sustain demand through peak season
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NewsVip puts apple growers at centre of new campaign
Farmers at heart of new project, with several sharing stories on social media and even taking part in store tastings
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NewsOrsero signs new banana deal with Canarian group Cupalma
New agreement will see Orsero’s Spanish division ripen around 20 per cent of the Canary Islands’ PGI-certified production
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NewsPremium varieties drive Scales’ apple export growth
Owner of NZ suppliers Mr Apple and Fern Ridge predicts its combined apple production will top 3.7mn cartons by 2027
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NewsAustralian avocados receive funding boost for exports to Asia
New grant enables industry association to develop new two-year programme of promotions in south-east Asia
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NewsVip’s herbicide-free apples attract market premium
Consortium’s new environmentally friendly line already has the backing of several growers in its home region of Val Venosta
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NewsDutch experts explore India’s greenhouse potential
Market demand for premium crops including berries, tomatoes, peppers and salads is said to be increasing
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NewsThree Italian apple suppliers form new association
Alpoma APO brings together Vog, Vip, and Vog Products, who together will focus on R&D, sustainability and new commercial projects
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NewsFruit breeder CIV names new general manager
Former commercial director Federico Stanzani takes on lead role as consortium targets future growth
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NewsSpar sells Trudi’s bananas in UK first
Retailer’s primary wholesaler James Hall & Co says premium-branded fruit has boosted sales following shift in consumer demand
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NewsNew Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
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NewsWeather, currency and logistics challenges push Kakuzi to pre-tax loss
The Kenyan exporter says its avocado business saw a major dowturn in profits last year
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NewsChiquita’s art campaign keeps bananas on trend
Pop by Nature returns to European market with pop-up art installation, social media push, and exclusive stickers