All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 75
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ArticleNew board takes charge at GF Group
As the Italian importer's turnaround continues, the Orsero family that originally built the business has taken a back seat
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ArticleImpressive growth for Italian retail club
Masters of Fruit, a joint venture involving Dole, Marlene and Valfrutta, now has a thousand greengrocer members
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ArticleMacfrut and Fruit Attraction join forces
The inaugural Mac Fruit Attraction, organised by Ifema and Cesena Fiera, will take place in Cairo in May 2016
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ArticleFrancis Kint set to depart Univeg
Chief executive is moving to a new role in the meat industry following seven years working for Univeg Group in Europe
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ArticleDidonna and Geagri form Didonna Trade
Companies will work together to pack and export table grapes, apricots and citrus for domestic and international markets
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ArticleApple supplier SFT joins Apofruit Italia
Former member of La Trentina consortium now set to sell large volume of organic apples through leading Italian marketer
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ArticleAgricoper sells even more seedless grapes
Leading Italian supplier confirms continuing trend towards production of seedless varieties such as Plummy
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ArticleBanaBay on upward curve in Asia and Middle East
The Ecuadorean banana supplier has reported strong demand for its products in emerging markets
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ArticleNew citrus supply line opens in Venice
Fruit from Argentina and Uruguay heading for north-east Italian port, with more from Israel and North Africa on the way
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ArticleDole boss Murdock accused of cheating shareholders
Chief executive 'conspired' with Deutsche Bank to drive down company's price ahead of 2013 buyout, court hears
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ArticleSearch for Zespri red kiwifruit goes on
Recent consumer trial in Singapore will not lead directly to commercial launch of new cultivar, group reveals
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ArticleFar from blue: Italy's other azzurri set new goals
Italy may be known better for deciduous fruit, but its blueberry business continues to grow as demand rises
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ArticleVeiling Zon granted royal title
Dutch fresh fruit and vegetable supplier marks centenary with special anniversary event in Venlo
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ArticleStrong performance for Italian Jingold
With Southern Hemisphere supply ensuring a 12-month campaign, the Italian kiwifruit brand is said to be doing very well
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ArticleItalian prices show signs of recovery
Fresh fruit and vegetable prices in the country up significantly on 2014, according to farming association Coldiretti
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ArticleVeiling Haspengouw looks at Univeg deal
International fresh produce trader set to take stake in Belgian fruit auction's H-Fruit and H-Ppack subsidiaries
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ArticlePeru avocados get access to China
Hass output in Latin American country expected to soar to keep up with demand in world's most populous country
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ArticleWeekend storms cut Italian cherry crop
Wind, rain and hail have all conspired to decimate areas of production in various parts of the Mediterranean country
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ArticleBayWa boss demands action on China
Klaus Josef Lutz says EU must do more to improve opportunities for European fruit on international markets
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ArticleItaly targets growth in Asian markets
Members of Italian export business visit retail buyers and importers on fact-finding mission to Indonesia and Malaysia