All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 164
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ArticleConcerns raised over Italian food sales
Isema reports downturn in food retail sales during third quarter of the year, although supermarkets show some resilience
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ArticleFruitmasters secures new berry varieties
Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars
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ArticleAgrexco confirms avocado forecast
Israeli company outlines expectations for the fruit during the coming season and anticipated revenue from overseas sales
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ArticleApple groups criticise early-season prices
Italy's Assomela and France's Association National Pommes & Poires call for greater collaboration along the whole supply chain
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ArticleNew EU trade deal for Israeli exports
Wider export windows and higher tariff-free quotas set to benefit Israeli fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Europe
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ArticleRoyal award for Michael Velasco
Rodanto chairman presented with one of Spain's top honours for services to the fresh produce export business
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ArticleApple competition strikes gold
Italian consortium VOG’s recent Golden Apple Tree promotion paid dividends not only for shoppers but also vendors
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ArticleTrade awaits ruling on airfreight 'cartel'
EC decision on airlines' alleged collusion could open door for fresh produce companies to claim millions in compensation
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ArticleTesco outlines global sourcing plans
The group is aiming to establish technical hubs across the world to supply its entire global network of food retail stores
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ArticleStrong demand for Midnight Beauty
South African producers reportedly investing in new plantings of Sun World's proprietary variety Sugrathirteen
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ArticleGlobalGAP brings Asia up to speed
Retail group Woolworths confirms plans to accept GlobalGAP standard system as approved supplier programme
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ArticleFreshfel outlines green agenda
New workshop contributes to climate change debate and makes recommendations on path to environmental sustainability
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ArticleDole sheds light on IPO plans
Company targets as much as US$565.7m from offering, with chairman David Murdock set to retain majority shareholding
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ArticleOrganics 'changing Italian farming'
CSO president Paolo Bruni underlines importance of organic methods in shaping attitudes across entire fresh produce sector
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ArticleThe Greenery boosts sustainability
Dutch fresh produce company publishes its annual sustainability report, revealing recent advances in terms of CSR and efficiency
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ArticleThe Co-op posts rise in food sales
Following its recent takeover of Somerfield, the UK's fifth-largest food retailer has managed to improve its performance significantly
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ArticleCasino to sell Argentinean stores
French retailer reportedly looking to sell off leader Price discount stores in South American country
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ArticleEmissions blow for reefer containers
Report on seafreighted NZ kiwifruit exports finds emissions from containerships higher than for conventional reefers
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ArticleFruit Logistica partners with Mexico
North American country set to feature prominently at next year's Fruit Logistica trade event in Berlin
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ArticleCesena welcomes European Fruit Summit
The inaugural European Fruit Summit took place in Cesena, Italy this week ahead of this year's Macfrut trade fair, which takes place on 7-9 October