All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 27
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TR4: Colombian farms under quarantine
Suspected cases of potentially devastating fungus found on two farms, including one that has supplied Dole Organic
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Tomato robot set to predict the future
Machine being developed in the Netherlands could help growers forecast yield, size, ripeness and – eventually – disease
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Stonefruit group tries to woo growers
Consortium promoting Romagna PGI peaches and nectarines seeks to defend position as it ramps up marketing campaign
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Vietnamese province launches veg brand
NZ-backed development project unveils La Lanh range of sustainably sourced produce at Big C store in Qui Nhon
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TR4 suspected in Colombia banana plantation
Samples from Latin America's first apparent case of Panama disease sent abroad for testing, with industry on high alert
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New branding exercise for Chiquita
Banana brand's summer sticker campaign calls on consumers to take part in ten different fitness challenges
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Waitrose Unpacked: how could we refuse?
Waitrose has seized the initiative on sustainability and packaging, with major implications for fresh fruit and veg
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Nuts could help men struggling to 'keep up'
New study backed by International Nut & Dried Fruit Council suggests eating nuts could boost male erectile function
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Orsero opens fourth fresh-cut site in Sardinia
Group's convenience distribution network now covers Mediterranean's second-largest island, a key tourist destination
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Aartsenfruit rebrands as Aartsen
Company focuses on family roots as it prepares to continue recent international expansion from its new Breda HQ
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World of Fruit aims to wow consumers
Los Angeles-based exhibition aims to take public on journey of discovery, with rare and exotic fruit from around the globe
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Fyffes receives €183m equity injection
Irish Times reports Japanese parent company Sumitomo has moved to reduce the Irish importer's apparently growing debt
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Jazz apples on a roll in Japan
Supermarkets preparing to promote premium New Zealand product as consumer demand continues to grow
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Greenyard Fresh Germany sells off DC
Company's Freiburg packhouse will reportedly be redeveloped as a major supply centre for the catering industry
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US$100m funding boosts Infarm model
German start-up prepares to expand in the US and Europe as interest in vertical and urban farming continues to grow
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Bat-like drones 'could replace insecticides'
Tests are underway in the Netherlands to see how effective drone technology can be in eliminating flying insects
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Tomato trials suggest bright future for LEDs
Early results from a new WUR project backed by Osram-owned Fluence suggest lighting could boost yields significantly
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Orsero acquires Sardinian produce company
One of Europe's largest fresh fruit and vegetable companies takes full control of Cagliari-based wholesaler-distributor
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New berry range 'better than chocolate'
Joint venture partners Mastronardi and BerryWorld are aiming to wow the trade with their rebranded fresh berry offer
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Bert Barmans set to leave Zespri
New Zealand kiwifruit company's general manager for Europe is stepping down as general manager after 19 years with the group