All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 122
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ArticleStrikes threaten Sicilian citrus harvest
Trucker blockades reported to have curtailed shipments of citrus, as retail networks struggle to cope with disruption
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ArticleGF Group shows off F.lli Orsero boxes
Company unveils innovative cartons designed to allow easy presentation of pineapples and bananas at point of sale
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ArticleTruck strikes hit Italian trade
Fresh-cut suppliers particularly badly hit as blockades on main transport routes cause major disruption to deliveries
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ArticleThe Greenery unveils 2inOne promotion
Dutch marketer aiming to boost demand for Conference pears among German consumers by underlining fruit's versatility
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ArticleChecking the trade's temperature
The reason most people find themselves braving the Berlin winter year after year to attend Fruit Logistica is to gauge the temperature of the trade more accurately
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ArticleGF Group to unveil Fratelli Orsero brand
New label to be used on Italian company's fruit following decision to end long-standing marketing deal with Del Monte
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ArticleTough market for Italian kiwifruit
Exporters are attempting to sell an increased volume of fruit this season in several highly competitive markets
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ArticlePiazza Italia prepares for Fruit Logistica
Leading Italian companies to offer warm welcome to existing and new industry contacts at exhibition event in Berlin
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ArticleInnovative Fresh appoints director
Exclusive: Former manager at Eosta and The Greenery preparing to join industry analyst as its director of quality
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ArticleOxfam slams German banana retailers
'Bitter Bananas' study criticises Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Lidl and Metro for alleged violations of worker rights in Ecuador banana industry
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ArticleChiquita offered seat on airport board
Company reportedly turned down offer of board membership during negotiations with Cincinnati over its planned relocation
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ArticleBlue Whale offers kids sweeter kiwifruit
French company supplying trays of riper fruit with higher sugar levels in bid to increase consumption among children
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ArticleEVA Apples launches EVA prime
New brand, due to be launched next month, will be used to market the very best of Austria's fresh apple production
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ArticleBayWa seeks to build in Europe
Company's anticipated takeover of Turners & Growers could have positive impact on European supply deals, says CEO
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ArticleJapanese still demand Dutch peppers
European country's position in Japanese pepper import trade likely to remain strong despite greater competition from Korea
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ArticleSouth African berry association formed
Berry growers' group to coordinate joint marketing activities aimed at ensuring industry's viability and sustainability
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ArticlePipfruit NZ's Peter Beaven to step down
New Zealand apple and pear association's chief executive set to depart at the start of 2012 after seven years in the role
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ArticlePrevar appoints new board chairman
Topfruit variety marketer names former HortResearch chairman Jim McLean as successor to David Pilkington
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ArticleMakro offers fruit and veg at cost price
Egyptian arm of German-owned Metro's self-service wholesale subsidiary claims to offer "lowest prices on the market"
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ArticleTesco C&C plans for India "on hold"
UK-based retail company reported to have delayed planned investments in new wholesale, cash-and-carry centres