All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 186
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ArticleNominations open for Innovation Award
Messe Berlin and Fruchthandel Magazine announce details of 2009 award, due to be presented at next year's Fruit Logistica
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ArticleStrong winter prices boost Apofruit results
Enzo Treossi reconfirmed as president of Italian fresh produce cooperative as it publishes positive annual figures for 2007
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Austria aligns MRLs with Italian limits
Italian exporters hail breakthrough, which is set to streamline shipments of several export products including stonefruit, apples and kiwifruit
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ArticleNew online presence for Jazz Apples
Worldwide Fruit has launched a revamped version of its Jazz Apples website as sales of the branded apple continue to grow
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ArticleUK farmers urge consumers to buy British
The NFU is encouraging UK consumers to get their five a day by buying locally produced fruit and vegetables
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Maersk Line buys out Turkish partner
Acquisition of Merit's 40 per cent shareholding in Maersk Denizcilik gives shipping group full control of Turkey agency
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Total Produce buys Southampton trader
Acquisition of UK-based wholesale business welcomed by Total Produce UK chairman Denis Punter
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ArticleCapespan cuts carbon with new cartons
Airflow improvements to cardboard cartons are cutting pre-cooling times for South African grapes, the company says
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ArticleTesco stops sourcing from Zimbabwe
Retailer cuts supply amid growing international pressure but says it remains committed to helping growers and exporters "by other means"
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ArticleCSO teams up with Areflh and Freshfel
New collaboration aimed at promoting and supporting the interests of fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers across the European Union
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ArticleFrom production to promotion
During its first 10 years, Italian body CSO has arguably become the country's leading fresh produce marketing group
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ArticleVernocchi is new Unaproa president
Leading member of Apo Conerpo board set to take over from outgoing president Fabrizio Marzano
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ArticleBelgian trade plans three-year campaign
VLAM's All Day Long project has backing of €700,000 in EU subsidies as well as support from local importers and producers
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Own brand sales up for Kroger
The group's CEO has reported strong sales of own-label products during the first quarter of the year
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EU ministers approve pesticide rules
The number of available crop protection products in the EU could be set to fall following an agreement regarding proposed changes to existing directives
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ArticleMaersk buys new vessels for African trade
World's largest container shipping operator agrees deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the delivery of 18 new ships by 2012
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ArticleDutch unveil new MRL database
Productschap Tuinbouw and the Dutch Institute of Food Safety have compiled a list of harmonised MRLs due to apply from September
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ArticleCapespan to measure its carbon footprint
The company’s UK operation will this year begin to measure the amount of energy and resources it uses as environmental efficiency becomes a business imperative
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ArticleNew Italian trade group to boost exports
Leading exporters to collaborate under Macfrut International as Italian sector looks to compete in emerging markets
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ArticleWhich? serves up strawberry report
Findings include "no overall difference in taste or appearance" between organic, standard and premium at six UK supermarkets