All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 26
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NewsWEC Lines adds direct shipping link from Portugal to Germany
NWC-Portugal service set to be extended to Hamburg, presenting alternative to trucking from other north European ports
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NewsItalian cooperative Patfruit opens new fresh-cut veg facility
Naturitalia member says it has identified growing market demand for pre-prepared products within Italy’s catering sector
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NewsPairwise secures new funding and begins JV with Corteva
US gene editing specialist receives backing for advanced breeding of new products like seedless blackberries, stoneless cherries, and wind-resistant corn
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NewsUS confirms major fall in pear volume
Export marketing focus will be limited to Canada, Mexico and Central America as a result of near one-third volume decrease on five-year average
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NewsMultinationals deny allegations of improper chemical use in Costa Rica
Dole and Chiquita both quoted in report about country’s banana and pineapple industry, published this week by The Guardian
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NewsMastronardi buys out BerryWorld’s share of joint venture
Supplier retains exclusive right to sell BerryWorld’s premium varieties in North America, and companies commit to continued collaboration
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NewsItalian company upgrades IT systems to fend off cyberattacks
Agrintesa, which supplies a broad range of fresh fruit and vegetables, has invested in new digital systems and networks following its recent expansion
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NewsZespri scoops marketing awards for pillbox pack concept
The company was recognised for its innovative kiwifruit packaging concept, which was trialled in four branches of FairPrice Finest
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NewsChipotle trials robot tech to speed up avocado prep
Automation is a priority for chain whose workers will process almost 60,000 tonnes of the fruit this year
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NewsAI-enhanced robot ready for California citrus harvest trial
Israeli agritech startup Nanovel has signed an agreement with California Citrus Research Board to run tests in 2025
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NewsItaly’s kiwifruit crop expected to be smaller
One of the country’s leading suppliers suggests green-fleshed kiwifruit output will be around 10-15 per cent lower
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NewsCalifornia’s mandarin crop to rise by 8m cartons
Navel orange production also estimated up slightly, although it remains below the ten-year average
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NewsDurian success pushes up coffee prices
Massive increase in demand from China has led to a major fall in the volume of coffee grown in Vietnam
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NewsAldi named Australia’s top fruit and veg retailer for fourth year running
Three of the retailer’s fresh produce suppliers praise its commitment to developing close relationships with local growers
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NewsGruppo Orsero H1 profit ‘back to normal’
One of Europe’s largest fresh produce importers says it sees good potential for growth despite current economic uncertainty
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NewsG-Berries makes Morocco’s raspberry dream a reality
The Italian group has embarked on commercial tests with four of the country’s suppliers
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NewsNZ kiwifruit model is “magic and must be protected”
Grower association holds special event to mark anniversary of vital industry restructuring and the creation of export brand Zespri
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NewsXi Jinping highlights apple export growth in Gansu, China
The Chinese premier led a delegation on a tour of apple production facilities near the city of Tianshui earlier this week
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NewsNew lanternfly cases a concern for Michigan fruit growers
Apples, grapes and peaches could be under threat from infestations of spotted lanternfly, which has been present in the US for a decade
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NewsPhilippines banana exporters eager for Korea FTA to be ratified
Country has lost market share to Vietnam in recent years, but some believe the implementation of a new trade agreement could reverse that decline