All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 18
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ArticleItalians turn on the charm with Dulcis kiwifruit
Three of the country’s leading kiwifruit marketers have put their faith in a new homegrown, green variety with golden origins
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ArticleCharacter plays well for Verdi Import on Europe’s biggest stage
One of the continent’s leading fresh produce importers sees team spirit and close partnerships with the trade as the best foundations for its next quarter century
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ArticleDutch raspberry grower installs European fruit industry’s largest solar panel system
Europe’s largest collection of so-called ‘fruitvoltaic’ panels protects plants and allows light to reach them, as well as generating lots of energy
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ArticleVIP puts faith in club apple alliances
Italian supplier says managed varieties business on track to represent almost one-third of its production by 2030
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ArticleOrsero invites charities to take surplus fruit and veg
New partnerships announced this week form part of Italian company’s continued effort to reduce food waste
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ArticleChilean and Colombian suppliers form avocado alliance
Cabilfrut and Green SuperFood establish strategic partnership that could eventually see them sell avocados around the world under a single brand
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ArticlePackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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ArticleZespri creates US$2m fund to boost kiwifruit industry
Leading kiwifruit marketer’s new project ZAG will foster innovation and partnerships to achieve better sustainability and higher consumption
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ArticleEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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ArticleItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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ArticleRegional supply key to German apple market growth
As a new season brings better prices and more stable supply, members of the Landgard cooperative report strong demand for homegrown fruit
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AnalysisItaly supports cable-car system for apples
The Italian government has backed Melinda’s unique plan to remove truck journeys between its Predaia packhouse and its mountain storage centre
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ArticleOrsero Group signs up to Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mediterranean fresh produce distributor launches GOEquality project to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity
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ArticleJapan could grant access to Italian kiwifruit
Italy has taken a step towards opening a major new market after talks involving diplomatic and trade officials from both countries
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ArticleConad opens Italy’s first-ever cashierless supermarket
AI technology used in Tuday Prendi & Go outlet is also poised to achieve breakthrough in Spain’s grocery retail market
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ArticleThe Greenery hands CEO role to David Markowski
The Dutch supplier’s group strategy director has been promoted to the top job as it looks to make its supply chains more profitable and boost returns to growers
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ArticleFruit exporters remain concerned about Cape Town port problems
Hortgro, SATI, and FPEF issue joint statement with Transnet in move to reassure trade that recent logistical challenges can be overcome in time for the new deciduous fruit campaigns
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ArticleNew markets in Asia open to Italian fruit exports
Italy’s pear, kiwifruit and apple exporters have received a significant boost in China, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand following a series of recent inspections.
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ArticleSeed breeders welcome landmark decision on EDVs
Ruling raises serious questions over the question of uniqueness in horticultural breeding, and could bring cases like the high-profile Nadorcott-Tango dispute to a close
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ArticleHortifrut appoints new commercial director for Europe
Saskia Polak brings over 20 years’ experience of Southern Hemisphere sourcing to new role with Chilean berry specialist