All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 105
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ArticleNew rules for Italian supply deals
New law set to be enforced which will tighten up the rules on the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables to Italian retailers
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ArticleFirstFruits launches new apple variety
Sweetie, a cross between Gala and Braeburn originating from New Zealand, said to lead pack in terms of sweetness
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ArticleItaly has potential for 'major growth'
As trade fair Macfrut opens its doors, Italian agriculture minister says fruit trade can grow faster than country's wine sector
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ArticleItaly pushing for US topfruit access
Country's agriculture minister confirms efforts are ongoing to reach agreement for apple and pears to enter US market
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ArticleStems Fruit granted Sun World licence
Stonefruit exporter, set up just a year ago, gains approval to begin supplying US firm's premium plum, apricot and peach varieties
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ArticleSopexa secures Franco-Italian campaign
Marketing agency to run three-year campaign aimed at boosting fruit and vegetable consumption in France and Italy
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ArticleRetail race evolving, says Tesco boss
With digital communication more prevalent, the rush to boost sales just by building stores is over, says Philip Clarke
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ArticleKiwifruit markets show strong demand
Trading conditions in Asia and the Middle East in particular said to be good as New Zealand product finishes early
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ArticleWaitrose Foundation joins SH event
Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere to host speakers from Walmart-Massmart, Waitrose, Capespan, T&G and San Miguel
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ArticleBayer CropScience set to spend €7bn
Company's R&D, crop protection and seed processing programmes to benefit from huge investment during next few years
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit production set to fall
Trade sources indicate that this year's Italian kiwifruit crop could be as much as 20-30 per cent smaller than it was last season
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ArticleAnalyst talks up multinationals
Chiquita and Fresh Del Monte said to be in stronger commercial position following recent improvement in banana business
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ArticleStaay to merge with Hispa Fruit
Dutch group which acquired 70 per cent share in Hispa Fruit last year confirms plans to integrate the two businesses
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ArticleSolentes extended to ready-to-eat avos
Exotics & Specialities division of Hagé, part of Dutch group The Greenery, set to expand its branded avocado line
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ArticleHaluco Exports set to ship peppers
New Israeli company set up by Haluco and AdaFresh says it is preparing to begin exporting produce in late October
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ArticleDole sells Asian fresh division to Itochu
Japanese group now controls rights to Dole trademark on fresh produce sold in Asian markets as well as Australia and New Zealand
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ArticleTurkish fruit production set to rise
Country's topfruit and stonefruit crops likely to be more than 10 per cent larger this year, although table grape forecast is down
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ArticleSpreafico signs exclusive Agrexco deal
Importer secures exclusive deal to sell Carmel-branded fresh fruit and vegetables from Israel on the Italian market
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ArticleItochu to buy Dole's Asian fresh business
Japanese trading group reportedly ready to invest US$1.7bn to acquire Dole divisions, including global packaged goods arm
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ArticleT&G reports on "improved" first half
New Zealand company's pre-tax and operating profits fell, but its overall profit increased, during first six months of 2012