All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 102
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ArticleEU banana disputes officially end
European Union and Latin American officials sign historic deal to close all disputes relating to banana imports into the EU
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ArticleUnited Fresh chief calls for action
Tom Stenzel says political focus following President Obama's re-election must be on boosting economy and industry
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ArticleProtesters torch RSA table grapes
Flicker of political unrest leaves one Hex River Valley vineyard singed and growers concerned over pay negotiations
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ArticleSales director leaves Berry Gardens
Board member Nick Marsden departs with immediate effect, according to brief statement issued by chairman Paul Kelsey
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ArticleMultinational with an image problem
In this age of constant news coverage and digital media technology, it shouldn't be so difficult to provide a multinational fresh produce company with publicity
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ArticleEurofruit launches annual survey
Magazine set to mark 40th anniversary this coming January with a special survey of the European fresh produce business
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ArticleNew venture for marketing expert
Former Del Monte and Chiquita director Maurizio Pisani has set up a new marketing consultancy for the fresh produce trade
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ArticleConserve Italia president to continue
Maurizio Gardini set to remain in top role at Italian fresh convenience marketer for at least another three years
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ArticleAsian Citrus vice-chairman retires
Group announces departure of non-executive director Ip Chi Ming following nine years with the business
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ArticleEU school scheme requires more work
New report into effectiveness of EU School Fruit Scheme concludes more funding and better organisation required
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ArticleHopes high for early-season clementine
Spanish marketer Anecoop confirms plans to extend availability of early-harvesting variety Clemensoon after promising first year
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ArticleTesco aims to convert commuters
World's third-largest retailer trials scheme to save shoppers the "hassle" of actually going into their stores to buy groceries
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ArticleEuro Pool to open new Benelux centre
Brand new facility is located in Sint-Katelijne-Waver in Belgium, a major logistics and distribution hub for fresh produce
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ArticleDole praised for worker treatment
US multinational fresh produce marketer cited for its protection of worker rights in report published by Rockefeller Foundation
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ArticleVI.P notes strong demand for apples
Italian marketer reports increased interest among buyers in Mediterranean Europe, North Africa and Middle East
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ArticleDutch government pulls board funding
Private enterprise set to take up promotional slack after national horticulture boards are wound up at start of 2014
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ArticleSnack tomato line extended to Mexico
Having won PMA packaging award, The Greenery reveals plan to extend sourcing of Tommies-branded snack tomatoes
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ArticleNew director for Bonduelle in Germany
Former Unilever and Danone man Jens Vogler takes up the reins at Bonduelle Frische, part of group's German operation
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ArticleFresh Del Monte secures US$500m loan
Credit facility could fund acquisitions, says company, although restructuring existing debt likely to take priority
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ArticleLandgard recovering, say new directors
German fresh produce giant's new bosses report back on efforts to cut costs and turn around an annual loss of €61.5m