All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 6
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Orsero Group signs up to Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mediterranean fresh produce distributor launches GOEquality project to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity
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Japan could grant access to Italian kiwifruit
Italy has taken a step towards opening a major new market after talks involving diplomatic and trade officials from both countries
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Conad opens Italy’s first-ever cashierless supermarket
AI technology used in Tuday Prendi & Go outlet is also poised to achieve breakthrough in Spain’s grocery retail market
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The Greenery hands CEO role to David Markowski
The Dutch supplier’s group strategy director has been promoted to the top job as it looks to make its supply chains more profitable and boost returns to growers
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Fruit exporters remain concerned about Cape Town port problems
Hortgro, SATI, and FPEF issue joint statement with Transnet in move to reassure trade that recent logistical challenges can be overcome in time for the new deciduous fruit campaigns
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New markets in Asia open to Italian fruit exports
Italy’s pear, kiwifruit and apple exporters have received a significant boost in China, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand following a series of recent inspections.
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Seed breeders welcome landmark decision on EDVs
Ruling raises serious questions over the question of uniqueness in horticultural breeding, and could bring cases like the high-profile Nadorcott-Tango dispute to a close
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Hortifrut appoints new commercial director for Europe
Saskia Polak brings over 20 years’ experience of Southern Hemisphere sourcing to new role with Chilean berry specialist
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New IFPA recruit targets “fresh produce supply chain of the future”
Foodcareplus director Steve Alaerts targets better collaboration between logistics service providers and shipping lines
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Orsero offers Italians ‘frighteningly good’ pumpkin
Leading brand encourages consumers to make use of classic autumnal squash in range of recipes
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Better varieties set to boost blackberry sales
Production of sweeter-tasting varieties which offer better yields for extended periods of the year could have a dramatic impact on the berry category
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Pink Star rises to meet year-round raspberry demand
Expansion of Huelva trial with Berrynest and development of production in Morocco with Agrovision marks start of exciting chapter for new berry brand
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iBerry adds blackberries to its product range
One of Morocco’s leading fresh berry suppliers has marked its tenth anniversary with a further portfolio expansion
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Extreme weather prompts dramatic crop revision for apples and pears
Droughts, floods, hail, unseasonably warm temperatures and a resulting higher risk of disease mean this year’s initial forecasts have been trimmed
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G-Berries enters blueberry business with Naike Blueberry Club
Italian breeding company looks to build on strong reputation in raspberries through new partnership venture that will grow sales of blueberries developed in Argentina
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New tech predicts changes in consumer demand
Technology specialist Fresh4cast presents reliable means of ‘demand sensing’ that it says could change the way companies supply fresh produce
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Vog revamps organic brand and pushes on with promotions
The South Tyrolean company made the most of its appearance at Fruit Attraction this week, as it looks to boost the value of the region’s apple production
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New banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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Italy and Greece to produce same volume of kiwifruit
Continued decline in production due to moria, frosts and reduction in plantings sees Italian forecast fall again
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Strong start for VIP as apple demand recovers
The Italian supplier reports on a good start to the new season, as organic and licensed production continues to play even greater role