All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 170
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ArticleTesco stocks non-leaking tomatoes
The award-winning Intense variety has gone on sale in the UK, with the retailer hailing it as "the best thing since sliced bread"
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ArticleJFC withstands economic downturn
Russia's largest fresh produce importer has published strong results despite a troubled few months for the country's economy
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ArticleTesco increases its banana price
As the UK's price war continues, the country's leading retailer has taken the unprecedented step of lifting the price of its bananas
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ArticleCorporate Report | Canova
The organics specialist has seen a percentage of its shares snapped up by GF Group, with the aim of developing a promotion and distribution strategy for organic fresh produce in Italy
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ArticleIrish farm leader named Copa president
Padraog Walshe promises to ensure CAP discussions open up new prospects for European farmers and their incomes
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ArticleUS safety expert joins GlobalGAP board
Jorge Hernandez expected to bring "wealth of food safety experience" to international certification body
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ArticlePeviani warns against protectionism
Newly re-elected Fruit Imprese president urges trade to guard against complacency despite positive results during 2008
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ArticleGFI resumes South Tyrol apple campaign
New campaigns for other branded apples, melons, kiwifruit and bananas due to be confirmed shortly
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ArticleWashington stocks "closer to 10m"
Domestic apple sales catch up with last season as overseas export figures exceed previous campaign by over 12 per cent
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Analysis
Is the colour of money turning green?
The signs are there that better environmental stewardship is being borne out of necessity in the current global economic crisis
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ArticleGerman fruit crop down in 2008
ZMP reports 7 per cent decrease in domestic production following a number of weather-related losses
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ArticleBreaking down the potato
New research into the genetic make-up of the common spud is set to unearth positive results during the next 18 months
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ArticleModì sets sights on Red Delicious
The new red variety is being tipped to eat into the market share of one of the apple sector's best-known products
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ArticleZespri may have to remove 2.2m trays
Enza said to be "fuming" over refusal to sign joint marketing agreement for new markets and subsequent decision to destroy fruit
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ArticleZespri to continue kiwifruit campaigns
Marketing push in five European countries have been planned to ensure sales remain strong as the season begins
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ArticleWorld Food Moscow sees bookings surge
Fresh produce exhibition halls to be rebranded as World Fruits Moscow in 2009 as demand for space increases
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ArticleDow buys AgroFresh's parent company
Purchase of Rohm and Haas set to create US$14bn business portfolio and achieve annual savings of US$1.3bn
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ArticleLogistics event to monitor crisis
Cool Logistics Conference director warns about potential danger of "shrinking supply chain syndrome"
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ArticleNew Zealand apples approaching Antwerp
Cox and Royal Gala volumes due to arrive on first vessel at the start of next week, with Jazz and Braeburn set to follow in May
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ArticleKey software supplier in administration
Two-thirds of staff laid off at Total Control Systems, which supplies software to a number of major fresh produce companies