All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 23
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleVip reorganises commercial management team
Kurt Ratschiller joins as new head of sales, while Fabio Zanesco takes on new responsibility for licensed varieties including Envy and Cosmic Crisp
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ArticleChiquita renews partnership with Pink Ribbon campaign
Banana marketer continues its association with Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October with widespread promotions in stores and online
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ArticleTech company Futura targets growth in Spain’s tropical fruit business
New partnership with Alsi is expected to open new opportunities not just in Spain but also in South America, says MD Omar Papi
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ArticlePeru and Mexico take larger slice of blueberry market
The two countries have capitalised on growing demand for fresh biueberries worldwide, according to the International Blueberry Organization
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ArticleSevere challenges ahead for Italian apple exporters
Less fruit to sell, smaller sizes, faster ripening and lower market prices mean tough months ahead for companies like Vip Val Venosta
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ArticleDel Monte to make all of its banana stickers biocompostable in Europe
Marketer commits to widespread roll-out of home-compostable labels following recent trial in France
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ArticleTop Italian chef offers fresh ingredients for Marlene campaign
Norbert Niederkofler of three Michelin-star Restaurant St Hubertus has agreed to represent the Italian apple brand
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ArticleGravity of Jupiter’s descent hits home
Leading UK-based fruit supplier found itself unable to sustain stratospheric rise following big acquisitions in Netherlands and South Africa
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ArticleJaguar signs deal to supply climate-neutral oranges
Two of the Netherlands’ biggest foodservice buyers sign landmark sourcing agreement designed to protect environment
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ArticleFelixstowe strike ‘regrettable’, says dried fruit and nut supplier
Besana managing director Riccardo Calcagni insists firm’s UK deliveries will not be delayed by planned stoppage at Port of Felixstowe
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ArticleMachine learnings: a new dawn in New Zealand’s apple orchards?
T&G Global sees technology as a key that can unlock new levels of efficiency in its apple orchards, according to its chief executive officer Gareth Edgecombe
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ArticleChiquita wants school kids to go bananas
Marketer launches campaign in Germany to position fruit as healthy and versatile aid to learning
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ArticleOrsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies
Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts
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ArticleExtreme weather: fruit companies must ‘create resilience’
Peter Stedman, director of sustainability at Chiquita, considers the climate challenge in the context of wider sustainability efforts
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ArticleTrade mourns loss of leading Italian fresh produce buyer
Annabella Donnarumma, an experienced fresh produce buyer and much-loved member of the Italian trade, has died unexpectedly
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ArticleNew company Sipo London UK to promote best of Italy
Italian group’s Made in Italy subsidiary will supply a range of fresh produce, wine, oil, rice, and potentially coffee too
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ArticleDriscoll’s to acquire Haygrove Africa
Purchase of sub-Saharan African blueberry supplier underlines importance of achieving year-round availability of blueberries
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ArticleNature’s Pride takes consumers on Avocado Tour
Led by new consumer research, Europe’s largest avocado importer wants more people to understand how they can use the fruit in different ways
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ArticleChiquita Germany makes splash with new campaign
The marketer has laid out its towel early, as it encourages consumers in the country to save a spot for bananas