All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 152
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ArticleHard road ahead for Dutch producers
Rabobank studies suggest the next few years will be particularly testing for the Netherlands' apple and vegetable growers
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ArticleSurvey reveals strong support for Zespri
A recent poll of 500 kiwifruit growers in New Zealand shows the majority are not in favour of deregulating the industry
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ArticleTheo de Kool named as Univeg CFO
Former financial director of Sara Lee Corporation takes up new role at one of Europe's foremost fresh produce suppliers
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleWaitrose to stock first UK strawberries
First deliveries of new-season Elsanta grown in southern England set to arrive in stores this coming Thursday, says retailer
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ArticleZespri appoints brand agency in Asia
TBWA Singapore set to manage kiwifruit marketer's brand promotions in key markets across south and south-east Asia
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Let's see those brands, sports fans
Opportunities abound in the world of sport for fresh produce marketers to show off their brands, without it costing the earth
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ArticleAlmaverde Bio targets Greek market
Leading Italian organics brand will feature on billboards near major retailers in Athens and Thessaloniki from this month
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ArticleFirstFruits rolls out Opal apple campaign
Washington State-based marketing group unveils new variety, which is a cross between Golden Delicious and Topaz
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ArticleDole Europe acquires Green Vision stake
Company underlines its commitment to the European fresh convenience trade by purchasing a share in Swedish group
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ArticleItalian market "slow" after poor weather
Conditions said to be improving but sales slow and prices down on last year following heaviest winter weather in 30 years
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ArticleCanada lifts ban on Sicilian oranges
First container of Ribera PDO-certified red-fleshed oranges on the water to Quebec after ten-year ban on imports is removed
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ArticleCanada lifts ban on Sicilian oranges
First container of Ribera PDO-certified red-fleshed oranges on the water to Quebec after ten-year ban on imports is removed
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ArticleItaly struck by snow, wind and rain
Much of the country's northern half under snow as record winds close the Port of Trieste and production suffers major damage
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ArticleItalian strawberry production down
Decline in production area over the past year set to limit availability, although country's varietal mix has reportedly strengthened
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ArticleZespri Europe to move premises
Company targets further growth in the European market with the relocation of its regional headquarters to southern Antwerp
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ArticleIndia ups coldstorage investment
Government official tells Mumbai conference about plans to build as many as 20 new coldstorage facilities in 2010/11
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ArticleItaly launches school fruit scheme
Over 5,000 primary schools involved in major new healthy eating programme backed by the Ministry of Agriculture
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ArticlePorts form North Adriatic association
Italian ports of Ravenna, Trieste and Venice team up with Koper in Slovenia to raise profile of Upper Adriatic worldwide
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ArticleDole Food Company refinances debt
Company redeems remaining US$70m of loans due 2011, meaning next scheduled maturity will not be until 2013