All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 102
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ArticleJordan stops shipments to Iraq
Border closure prompts country to suspend shipments of fresh fruit and vegetables into neighbouring western Iraq
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ArticleWinter of discontent for Asian Citrus
China's largest orange producer has reacted to poor pricing this winter by pulling up trees and planting new summer crops
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ArticleTesco to stock sweet lemon variety
Retailer says it plans to sell packs of the Meyer lemon-mandarin cross in almost 400 of its UK-based supermarkets
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ArticleAnalyst notes shift in table grape supply
Lower production in South Africa and Chile likely to present new opportunities for Peru, Namibia and Argentina
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ArticleTesco calls time on Fresh & Easy
Chief executive Philip Clarke announces strategic review of loss-making US business and departure of its boss Tim Mason
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ArticleEastern markets may offer brightest hope
Annual survey finds business leaders expect fresh produce sales growth to be highest in Russia, Poland and Ukraine
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ArticleAnalyst: Dole set to compete better
Prominent investor runs rule over Dole Food Company's future prospects once proposed deal with Itochu Corporation is closed
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ArticleBayWa accused of 'breaking T&G promises'
New Zealand media says BayWa has failed to come good on promise to preserve Turners & Growers' workforce
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ArticleBonduelle to sell more in Germany
Company planning to almost double the size of its salad processing site in Straelen, North Rhine-Westphalia
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ArticleStorm disruption for Egyptian exports
Torrential rain, strong winds and low visibility have reportedly forced several of the country's ports to close temporarily
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ArticleApofruit names new commercial director
Company's evolution continues as it pushes aead with planned reorganisation, due to be completed late next year
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ArticleM&S planning return to the Netherlands
Upmarket British supermarket chain said to be opening new store in Amsterdam following 12-year absence from Benelux
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ArticleItalian citrus consumption to fall
Consumption of fresh oranges, including red-fleshed varieties, expected to fall by more than 20 per cent this season
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Article'Huge potential' for convenience market
German distributor Premium Fresh Network targets growth on back of expected rise in demand for fresh convenience products
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ArticleBBC staff ban bananas from newsroom
Members of corporation's news team have reportedly requested that no-one keep or eat the fruit in certain parts of building
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ArticleNew director for Italian firm Agrintesa
Cristian Moretti takes over from Gianni Amidei following major organisational restructuring across entire group
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ArticlePotato giant Agrico reports fall in sales
Eurozone crisis and Arab spring blamed for substantial decrease in demand and prices for seed potatoes last year
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ArticleTrade mourns death of Bruno Di Lenardo
Well liked and respected member of Italy's fresh produce business takes own life following devastating packhouse fire
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ArticleHein Deprez invests in Argentina
Univeg Expofrut Argentina now a separate legal entity following chairman's personal investment in fruit production
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ArticleT&G chief executive has "full support"
Chairman Klaus Josef Lutz dismisses speculation that some directors have questioned Geoff Hipkins' ability to lead group