All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 108
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ArticleGenomic analysis could yield new pears
Scientists in New Zealand and Italy have been working to establish key differences between apples and pears at genetic level
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ArticleEuropean potato crop set to shrink
Total production across Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and UK set to fall 14.5 per cent this season, says NEPG
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ArticleEU Jazz apple season set to begin
Production forecast to be around 17,000 tonnes, with a smaller crop in France offset by higher production in Italy
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ArticleTesco builds direct links to Europe
Retailer says it is making "significant progress" in increasing number of direct-to-depot deliveries from mainland Europe
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ArticleHagé receives first Italian table grapes
New season begins with imports of Black Magic and Victoria, as Dutch company continues working with exporter Agricoper
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ArticleMack makes change to grape team
UK supplier gives commercial director Janina Dowding responsibility for its table grape business and calls for greater integration
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ArticleTesco still falling behind, says report
Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury's still leading UK market in terms of shopping experience and price versus value
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ArticleLidl tops another Dutch survey
German discount retailer named as best supermarket operator when it comes to fresh produce sold in the Netherlands
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ArticleFrozen berry market heats up
A major downturn in the volume of frozen raspberries produced by Chile and Serbia this year has pushed prices higher
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ArticleDole unveils new Italian campaign
With competition in Italy intensifying, US company plans to underline the quality of its bananas in the market
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ArticleItalian stonefruit exported to India
Bologna-based company working closely with Yupaa in Mumbai to supply Italian peaches and nectarines to key customers
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ArticleSimone Spreafico takes kiwifruit role
Spreafico director joins recently established Kiwifruit Consortium of Italy as the group's inaugural vice-president
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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