All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 117
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ArticleChiquita buys Ready Fruit from Fruitmasters
US multinational continues to expand its successful Benelux fresh-cut fruit operation with acquisition of Dutch company
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ArticleDriscoll's targets further expansion
Company amends name to reflect wider geographical reach, following production base enlargement and new market development
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ArticleTotal Produce given F&K green light
Irish group granted permission to acquire half of Venlo-based fresh produce company and its various subsidiaries
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ArticleTotal Produce seals Capespan share deal
Irish company now second-largest shareholder in Capespan Group, having exchanged its stake in Capespan International
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ArticleEnza opens new head office in Hawke's Bay
Turners & Growers also set to run its global operations from building named after variety development manager Brian D'Ath
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ArticleInterest grows in Tesco's fresh plans
Company understood to be preparing new strategy which will see it focus on improving its reputation for fresh food
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ArticleFyffes enjoys positive start to 2012
Improved pricing in Europe boosts expected earnings, following impressive increase in net profit during 2011
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ArticleItalians considering new pear brand
Producers considering joint effort to market and sell Italy's unique Abate Fetel variety, reveals agriculture minister
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ArticleItaly's MFC to merge with CSO
Consortium set to become a division of the country's leading fresh produce marketing and research body
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ArticleSir Alex Ferguson backs veg consumption
Manchester United manager offers backing for diet which includes fresh vegetables, saying it can help improve stamina levels
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ArticleTough decisions for NZ Gold growers
As Psa-V continues to devastate production of Hort16A in parts of Te Puke, growers are said to be considering their options
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ArticleJFC undone by market 'collapse'
Company seeks to reassure its creditors as concerns are raised over future viability of Russian banana market
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ArticleAlmaverde Bio launches lifestyle project
Company teams up with local health authority to encourage healthier diets and lifestyles among overweight consumers
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ArticleEU-Morocco deal a concern for growers
European agricultural union suggests agreement to liberalise trade between EU and Morocco will have "drastic effect"
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ArticleMerger creates EU supply 'colossus'
Italian association Grupo Mediterraneo adopts Finaf name following incorporation of two French producer organisations
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ArticleRetailers look to streamline delivery
Major retail groups considering aligning delivery schedules for fresh, chilled and ambient products, says logistics provider
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ArticleZespri and T&G deal "more likely"
Chances of collaborative marketing deal allowing T&G to ship its own varieties to new export markets said to be improving
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ArticleLa Linea Verde supports school scheme
Leading fresh convenience company set to supply ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable snacks to schools across Italy
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ArticleEmerging markets boost VI.P apple sales
While demand for Italian group's fresh apples shows little sign of growth in Europe, sales appear to be growing elsewhere
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ArticleVertical integration of a different kind
Located as close as possible to market, vertical fresh produce farms could make supply lines much shorter, more dependable and hopefully less damaging to the environment