All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 111
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ArticleCH Robinson tops logistics survey
Company named as leading provider of third-party logistics for second year in a row by readers of Inbound Logistics
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ArticleGala performance at La Trentina
Italian exporter to produce significantly more Royal Gala this season, in contrast with national forecast output for the variety
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ArticleEdeka underlines its green credentials
Germany's leading retailer teams up with conservation group WWF to raise interest in sustainable consumption
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ArticleMichael Huber named as Bio Austria MD
New managing director promises to help develop and grow organic farming in the central European country
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ArticleTesco launches sweeter broccoli
UK's largest grocer unveils packs of new, longer-stemmed 'supersweet' variety as part of its Tesco Finest range
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ArticleSolid opportunities in eastern Europe
Leading Czech Republic-based fresh produce distributor signals strong growth in demand in central and eastern Europe
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens Italian office
Company to direct marketing and sales operations from Milan, led by new commercial director Piero Casalini
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ArticleItalians form kiwifruit consortium
Nine companies create Kiwifruit of Italy, which will work to establish minimum quality standards and promote export sales
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ArticleRijk Zwaan launches new yellow melon
New Yellissimo brand set to offer small, convenient product with what company describes as "extremely sweet" flesh
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ArticleDutch exports fall in first half of year
Industry association Productschap Tuinbouw reveals 3 per cent decline in export volumes between January and end of June
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ArticleAsda continues to outperform rivals
Walmart-owned retailer criticises main rivals for using promotions, vouchers and "gimmicks" to build market share
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ArticleMcDonald's drops Innocent for Fruitizz
Fast food giant to include fizzy fruit drink in Happy Meals at UK restaurants, as five-year smoothie trial comes to end
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ArticleTale of Goldilocks and the three pears
Produce too much and prices fall. Turn out too little and they rise. If prices go too high, buyers are put off. If only there was a way to regulate the flow of fruit?
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ArticleNew gold kiwifruit variety in Italy
Universities of Bolgona and Udine to present the fruit of a decade's labour as they unveil a new early-ripening cultivar
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ArticleRewe unveils regional produce brand
Group said to be first German retailer to market regional fruit and vegetables under a single trademark in stores nationwide
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ArticleSweet Sensation partners set to meet
Producers of licensed pear variety set to gather for first time to discuss future promotional and commercial strategies
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ArticleSpain sends out more strawberries
Mediterranean country shipped more of the fruit to export markets in the first half of this year, according to new figures
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ArticleDutch retailers warm to Fred & Ed
The Greenery's branded range of snack fruit and vegetables for children has been marked out for praise in a new survey
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ArticleUniveg makes changes at Expofrut
Company introduces new strategic plan aimed at improving efficiency and expanding its fruit sourcing business in Argentina
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ArticleItalian apple trade still keen to expand
Despite a projected fall in production this season, the country's major apple marketers are still focused on emerging markets