All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 55
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AnalysisWhy have avocados become so popular?
Fruitnet was invited to answer that question this week on the BBC show Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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ArticleAsda investment adds up for avocados
New machine that tests fruit's acoustic resonance has enabled the retailer to sell it at different levels of ripeness
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ArticleNature's Pride boss Shawn Harris steps back
Founder will remain on management board as Fred van Heyningen and Adriëlle Dankier assume daily control
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ArticleUS officials uncover suspected avocado fraud
Trio understood to be employees of Mission Produce were apparently caught selling fruit for cash to unwitting customers
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ArticleAmazon to acquire Whole Foods Market
Online retailer ready to take major step into bricks-and-mortar retailing by merging with the US-based supermarket chain
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ArticleConsumers want more than ever before
In future, suppliers must deliver health, transparency and convenience in a fast-changing, digitally engaged market
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ArticleOpportunities abound in SE Europe
Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe returns to Belgrade, offering expert analysis of potential growth areas for the trade
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ArticleVog backs new apple Crimson Snow
Kiku hails licensing agreement as 'major step' for variety's development and targets 20,000 tonnes in Italy by 2022
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ArticleRebranding and expansion for Innovative Fresh
New look and new Scandinavian office points to further growth for fresh produce industry monitoring experts
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ArticleChiquita brings We Are Bananas to Europe
Chiquita director John Cockle previews the multinational's new campaign, which arrives in Europe this summer
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ArticleOpening bell for Dutch peppers in China
The Netherlands' first ever commercial campaign for fresh pepper exports to China is about to get underway
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ArticleBesana shells out for bigger share of nut market
Italian group investing heavily in the UK, eastern Europe and central Asia as demand for high-quality, safe product increases
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ArticleMali mango project is 'bearing fruit'
The WTO says a new, multi-agency funding initiative is helping Mali to build a better mango export business
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ArticleCool Fresh and Capespan combine
The companies have teamed up with charities in South Africa to address problems in poverty-stricken rural communities
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ArticleFirst fruit arrives at Cool Port Rotterdam
Kloosterboer's new logistics facility takes delivery of pomegranate shipment imported by Total Produce
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ArticleStefano Soli in charge at Valfrutta
Highly experienced commercial director takes over from Italian brand marketer's general director Gianni Amidei
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ArticleBayWa enters space race to boost yields
German conglomerate partners with European Space Agency to advance satellite monitoring of its production
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ArticleMeloro: golden opportunity for melon market
Valfrutta says it can bring new value to the business with the addition of a new yellow melon variety to its branded range
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ArticleBioTropic sees big potential in Central America
German organic produce importer has opened a new office in Costa Rica to build up its Central American supply base
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ArticleCosta Rica suspends Del Monte farm
Pineapple operation run by subsidiary Pindeco has been forced to temporarily close over environmental concerns