All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 57
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Unitec creates new packaging division
Group targets new business in fresh-cut segment and underlines commitment to helping fresh produce companies boost sales
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Sun World testing new plum variety
Production of company's Black Diamond series set to expand in Europe with addition of fourth black-skinned, red-fleshed plum
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Italy pear losses 'over €40m'
OI Pera says around 13 per cent of Abate and Kaiser in Emilia-Romagna lost after 5 September hailstorm
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Hail hits Italian pear production hard
Devastating hailstorm understood to have caused millions of euros' worth of damage in country's main production areas
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GKE launches new pear variety Migo
Marketer aims to improve pear category by offering consumers more convenient product with longer shelf-life
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Delica rebranded as T&G Global
Move confirmed by Sarah McCormack at Asiafruit Congress is part of strategic simplification of T&G subsidiaries
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Tesco bags stonefruit award again
South African industry body Hortgro has recognised retailer's contribution for second year running, as exports to UK increase
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Macfrut prepares to reboot
Having moved to Rimini, Italy’s largest fresh produce trade event is aiming for renewed success later this month
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Massive rise in Fairtrade banana volumes
Fairtrade International reports 18 per cent increase in amount of bananas sold under its certification scheme last year
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Productivity boost for banana growers
New scheme launched last year in Latin America and the Caribbean reports early success in reducing input costs
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Plenty of promise for Italy in SE Asia
Italian apples have golden opportunity to develop sales in region, especially for mainstream and club varieties, says Vog
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Japanese tech aids Indian berry growers
Producers in Pune are reportedly utilising new cloud-based systems developed in Japan to improve strawberry yields
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Limoneira to buy Californian orchards
Company will exercise option to buy around 75 per cent of Sheldon Ranch land it has leased since 2012
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BelOrta trials new fruit storage system
Dynamic controlled atmosphere software will be used to store apples and pears from the start of this coming season
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Vog sees growth in Med and Maghreb
Italy's largest apple exporter says plenty of new sales likely in emerging markets that grew 17 per cent in 2014
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Irish mushroom dispute set to continue
Majority owner Danbywiske's appeal against court valuation of DIG's 35 per cent share won't be heard until April 2015
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Australia unveils anti-fruit fly project
Release of billions of sterile flies from new centre will help South Australia maintain access to international markets
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Univeg boss says 'Asia can wait'
Exclusive: Hein Deprez tells Eurofruit there is still plenty of opportunity to grow produce sales in Europe and North America
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Italians combine to sell pears and kiwis
Origine Group unites some of Italy's biggest fresh produce suppliers, with production of 200,000 tonnes and sales of €800m
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Free fruit for kids promo goes viral
Leading New Zealand supermarket chain generates social media viral hit with impromptu trial offer in one of its Auckland stores