All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 150
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Opportunities abound for asparagus
European producers must compete on quality and encourage higher consumption among young people, conference concludes
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Mr Fruitness prepares for new campaign
EU-backed project set to promote range of fresh fruits to children in Austria, German, Poland, Sweden and the UK
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Hillfresh ready for Spanish melon deal
Dutch importer set to receive first consignments of new-season Spanish melons this week as campaign gets underway
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Industry events disrupted by volcano
Several events are set to be postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing disruption to air travel caused by Iceland's volcano
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Leading firms taking part in FRESH2010
Nevskaya and RGS confirm their participation in FRESH2010, which is due to take place on 13-15 April in St Petersburg, Russia
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Russian recovery brings fresh promise
Speakers at FRESH2010 in St Petersburg predict economic recovery will boost the market for imported fresh fruit and vegetables
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Developing a clear picture
Taste Radar offers a unique and dedicated combination of panel feedback and market analysis for the fresh produce business
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NZ Enza apples arriving mid-April
Enzafruit confirms scheduled arrival of Seatrade vessel carrying first consignment of New Zealand Cox and Royal Gala to Europe
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NZ to export 1.5m cartons of Jazz
Enza predicts export revenues of €23.7m for branded apple this season as company targets increased sales on domestic market
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Sant'Orsola management opts for stability
Management board votes to reappoint Silvio Bertoldi as president of the Italian soft fruit cooperative until March 2013
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Fruitmasters hints at club model for Elstar
Company director Rian Verwoert suggests sale and marketing of the variety could be protected under licence in future
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Positive signs for Valfrutta Fresco brand
Marketing joint venture reveals positive performance in second year as demand for homegrown produce in Italy remains strong
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Kiwis write off Italian kiwifruit orchard
Canker outbreak prompts NZ companies to write off investment in 84ha Newgold orchard operated through joint venture with Salvi
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Italian growers to plant new strawberry
Planitalia confirms plans to proceed with introduction of new variety Sabrina, which will mean an earlier start to the season
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The Greenery set for "another tough year"
Company posts annual results and underlines ongoing commitment to streamlining supply chain and improving efficiency
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Italian consumers buy more fresh produce
Survey of country's major food retailers suggests many shoppers have abandoned frozen products for fresh fruit and vegetables
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Groceries exceed half of Wal-Mart's US sales
Recent decision to expand discount stores and add fresh produce and other grocery lines prompts shift in group's sales breakdown
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Some things work better face to face
Only through 'face-time' can you really gather the information that you seek, often with benefits for both parties
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Fresca appoints former Tesco director
Company names two new non-executive directors, including the former head of Tesco Express and a lawyer specialising in acquisitions
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Swiss retailer Migros posts record profit
However, the company saw its turnover slump during 2009 and failed to pull away from its main food retail rival, Coop