All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 173
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ArticleOrganics show resilient growth in Italy
New data shows organic fresh produce outperformed conventional market in 2008, despite growth rate falling on previous year
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ArticleEurope prepares for economic storm
The current global economic environment represents both an opportunity and a threat to different facets of the region's fresh produce industry
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ArticleGF Group signs organics deal with Apofruit
Canova targets sales of €50m as it bids to become leading player in the European organic fresh produce sector
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ArticleUniveg appoints convenience manager
Eric Provoost replaces John Valster as head of Convenience business unit as company looks to build in Europe and the US
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ArticleProduce World sells British & Brazilian
AG Thames Holdings to acquire UK-based import company, which sources and distributes grapes, stonefruit and melons
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ArticleFairtrade body calls for urgent action
Despite a major rise in sales, the Fairtrade Foundation says more must be done for small farmers worldwide
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ArticleUS drops duty on Dutch vegetables
Tomatoes and shallots among items to be granted reprieve following years of 100 per cent tariffs in hormone-treated beef spat with EU
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Italian exports to Germany in decline
CSO report reveals downward trend for Italy's fresh produce exports to its largest foreign market as new destinations emerge
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New identity for Dutch promo body
AGF Promotie Nederland has been renamed GroentenFruit Bureau and will develop a number of new consumer campaigns
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Macfrut returns with added focus
Exhibition event to be arranged according to specific products and services, with in-depth conference programme also in place
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Hamburg welcomes largest ever visitor
The Marit Maersk has become the largest ever container ship to dock at the Port of Hamburg in Germany
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Concerns grow over UK market
Ongoing recession and a dramatic fall in the value of the pound is adding up to tough trading conditions for overseas suppliers
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KIKU forms New Zealand arm
Marketer extends global network of Kiku-branded apple suppliers in order to extend reach in key Northern Hemisphere markets
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Italian consumption defies credit crunch
Surprise upturn in volume and value of fresh fruit and vegetables purchased by Italian consumers seen as positive sign following decade of falling sales
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Poor weather continues in Italy
Significant damage reported to vegetable production in much of the country, particularly the south
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More bad weather hits Italian crops
CIA estimates damage to be around 20 per cent, with early blossoming trees including cherries, plums and apricots reportedly hit
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Calcagni elected president of EC group
One of the Italian sector's leading lights will head up the EC's industry advisory committee for the coming two years
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Univeg in landmark deal with Lazo TPC
Strategic agreement will see Belgium-based company develop thermal pest control systems in the Benelux, South Africa, Turkey and Latin America
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Late additions to the industry lexicon
Fruitnet.com analyses some of the buzz phrases that have crept into the fresh produce industry in recent times
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Chiquita smoothies launch in Italy
The company says it is confident the new range will be well received following notable success in other European countries