All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 149
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ArticleConad defies falling consumption in Italy
Despite a reduction in the volume of food sales across the country, the retailer has published a strong set of results for 2009
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ArticleMr Fruitness continues to enjoy it
With funding secured for at least three more years, the successful Fruitness, enjoy it! campaign is pushing ahead with new promotional activities in five key EU markets
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ArticleItalian apples aim to boost health
Organic apple brand Bio Val Venosta set to feature in kids publishing trade fair as company focuses marketing efforts on healthy eating
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ArticlePolice break up fresh produce mafia
Authorities make arrests following investigation into illegal control of fresh fruit and vegetable trade in central-southern Italy
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ArticleSyngenta releases eight new courgettes
Seed developer provides Italian producers with new cultivars designed to boost productivity and improve market response
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ArticleJazz apple promo begins in Germany
German wholesale markets and independent retailers prepare new-season push for Jazz-branded apples from New Zealand
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ArticleZespri NZ kiwifruit arriving start of May
Marketer poised to roll out promotional campaigns designed to boost awareness of health benefits of eating kiwifruit
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ArticlePeach and nectarine production to fall
Europech' forecasts suggest significant downturns in production in Spain, Italy, Greece and France for the coming season
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ArticleGood ripening requires maturity
Frits Popma of Popma Fruit Expertise explains how a little applied knowledge can go a long way in the global banana ripening business
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ArticleChiquita launches World Cup campaign
Banana giant to roll out major football-themed promotion in Germany next month as start of international tournament approaches
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ArticleNew apple varieties to be grown in NY
Cornell University programme responsible for developing Empire and Jonagold reveals plans to launch two new cultivars
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Volcano? We've started so we'll finish
The unexpected presence of the volcanic ash cloud over Europe brought out the resourceful side of some FRESH2010 delegates
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ArticleEuropech' releases EU apricot forecast
Overall production across Europe set to fall slightly, with major decrease in Spain expected alongside upturn in Greek output
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ArticleMelinda teams up with Juventus at Cibus
Leading Italian apple marketer recruits Fabio Cannavaro and Claudio Marchisio to promote its products at major exhibition event
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ArticleThe Greenery aims to cut fuel consumption
New streamlined panels on company's fresh produce trucks set to be trialled over coming months in bid to reduce emissions
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ArticleFPC fights to secure Indian grape deal
Fresh Produce Consortium awaiting response from Chemicals Regulation Directorate over UK-bound Indian table grapes
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress returns to London
Biennial conference event set to focus on a range of important issues currently shaping the international berry business
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ArticleZON members reject merger proposal
Idea of possible merger with fellow Dutch cooperative Fruitmasters appears to be on ice following meeting of ZON members
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ArticleIndian grape imports facing "legal issue"
EXCLUSIVE: Trade officials in Europe and India work to close legal loophole causing headache for importers and exporters
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ArticleAcademic urges investment in ethics
Delegates attending Fruitimprese's annual assembly in Rome hear how cost of ethical trading can pay off "long-term"