All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 23
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ArticleVog revamps organic brand and pushes on with promotions
The South Tyrolean company made the most of its appearance at Fruit Attraction this week, as it looks to boost the value of the region’s apple production
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ArticleNew banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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ArticleItaly and Greece to produce same volume of kiwifruit
Continued decline in production due to moria, frosts and reduction in plantings sees Italian forecast fall again
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NewsHarvest House targets climate-neutral veg production by 2040
One of the Netherlands’ largest salad vegetable producer associations has retained its climate-friendly label
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ArticleStrong start for VIP as apple demand recovers
The Italian supplier reports on a good start to the new season, as organic and licensed production continues to play even greater role
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Article‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
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ArticleInsights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
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ArticleDole Europe switches to home-compostable banana labels
New stickers are supplied by Sinclair and proven to biodegrade on home compost within a year
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ArticleBayWa: Asia’s apple market will grow more
BayWa Global Produce returns to Hong Kong next week for Asia Fruit Logistica, as consumer demand for its premium products continues to rise
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ArticleItalian supplier sees new organic grape demand
Harvesting in Puglia is underway and will continue into October, as consumer interest in organic fruit reportedly grows
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ArticleWestfalia: India’s avocado market “ripe and ready”
Growth in consumer demand can grow significantly, says supplier, whose joint venture with Sam Agri could see new ripening centres open across the country
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ArticlePuglia producers form promotion partnership
New memorandum of understanding sees eight of Italy’s leading grape regions team up to boost sales
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ArticleItalian growers face up to fire and ice
Severe hailstorms and extreme heat leave parts of Italy’s fruit and vegetable production base battered and bruised
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens new office in Germany
Hamburg operation will lead continued expansion as company looks to satisfy demand for sustainably sourced fresh fruit
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ArticlePuglia project puts grape production on the map
Series of events coordinated by Regina di Puglia aim to raise the profile of the southern italian region’s producers and suppliers
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ArticleItalian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Discussions around new standards that will be compulsory from 1 January 2024 have taken place in Trentino-South Tyrol
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ArticleChiquita keeps its London bus campaign on the road
Now in its ninth year, the promotional vehicle continues to drive the group’s sustainability message
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ArticleRedStar confirms key board appointment
Dutch tomato specialist has named Marieke van Heeswijk as the latest member of its supervisory board
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ArticleZespri confirms new red kiwifruit trial
Company will embark on new cultivar trial during New Zealand’s winter as it looks to meet rising demand in Asia
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ArticleNZ exporters welcome free-trade deal with EU
Agreement with European trading bloc offers major potential benefits for suppliers of kiwifruit, apples, and onions