All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 183
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Italian minister: PGIs saved by WTO failure
The collapse of trade negotiations this week means protected geographical indications won't be at a disadvantage, according to Italy's Minister of Agriculture Luca Zaia
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La Linea Verde takes fresh-cut to Spain
Italian firm sets up Vegetales Línea Verde Navarra with local cooperative AN to market DimmidiSì brand in Spain
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Work begins on Liverpool Produce Terminal
New perishables handling facility set to offer alternative entry point for fresh produce shipped from mainland Europe
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Australian citrus sector seeks new direction
Inaugural board set to usher in new era for restructured Australian citrus industry from October 2008
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Italian scientists develop black tomato
New Sun Black variety said to offer the nutritional content of several fruits, including a higher level of anti-oxidants
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Rewe to expand Italian produce offer
Discounter says it will increase the range of fruit and vegetables it stocks at its Penny Market Ambiente stores in Italy
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Italian exports up during first four months
Istat reveals 7.5 per cent rise in fresh produce exports between the start of January and the end of April
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Strong growth forecast for food sector
A new study published by Rabobank suggests the agriculture industry is poised to become more efficient and more profitable
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Dutch pepper promotion receives EC funding
Project to increase sales in Germany and Holland set to benefit from almost €1m in financial support
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Fresh direction for Del Monte UK
New MD James Harvey says he's determined to underline the benefits of the Del Monte brand to customers
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Zespri enjoys North America sales boost
As Chilean supplies reportedly recede, promotional campaigns in the US and Canada are prompting significant increases in sales
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Zespri hails major sales rise in Europe
Kiwifruit marketer reveals it sold 4.5m more trays in Europe to week 27 thanks to competitive pricing and consumer-oriented promotions
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Zespri warns of sales downturn in Asia
Despite selling a higher volume of kiwifruit in Asia to week 27, the company says an economic slowdown could impact on customers
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Unaproa board appoints vice-president
Giandomenico Consalvo joins president Davide Vernocchi and vice-president Marco Crotti as new regime looks to build
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HortResearch to spend €4m on new apricot
The New Zealand-based R&D company says the development of a lucrative new variety could take as long as 10 years
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Flanders unveils new glasshouse project
Plassendale project set to address need for increased vegetable production and improved use of energy resources
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Productschap Tuinbouw appoints president
Tjibbe Joustra named as new president effective 1 Jaunary 2009, following recent departure of Drik Duijzer
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Smart packaging cuts carbon emissions
Study by Wageningen University and Research's Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group into Xtend breathable packaging uncovers additional environmental benefits
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Zespri to trial four new varieties
Company's annual general meeting focuses on boosting industry performance in the face of rising costs
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Syngenta marketing chief joins De Ruiter
The former S&G European marketing director is set to join a rival seed developer, now part of the Monsanto Company