All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 26
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ArticleEuropean apple season is “most difficult” in recent years
WAPA president Dominik Wozniak admits lack of workers from Ukraine and increase in costs have hampered campaign
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ArticleWater-saving technology makes splash at Interpoma
Twelfth edition of apple-focused trade fair brings issue of water conservation to the fore with its Interpoma Awards
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ArticleQC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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ArticleUncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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ArticleProduce Business publisher Jim Prevor dies, aged 61
US industry commentator known as the Perishable Pundit also founded industry events in New York and London
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleKanzi has can-do attitude despite dip in consumer confidence
Brand marketer expects demand for licensed apple variety to remain high amid “challenging” market conditions
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ArticleCosts up and demand down, says top European apple supplier
Following the recent launch of a new corporate identity, Italian group Vog aims to overcome a slowdown in demand and a spike in operating costs
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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