All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 8
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NewsPeru signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
Deal is expected to make it even easier for Peruvian exporters to supply the Asian market
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NewsLondon Gateway to handle all of Gemini’s Asia-Europe services
Port of Felixstowe therefore not part of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s shared network, which is due to start from February
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NewsMSC’s Hamburg hub plan gets final approval
World’s largest shipping line to buy just under half of terminal operator HHLA in deal set to be completed before end of 2024
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NewsCalavo Growers welcomes back James Snyder to new role as CFO
Snyder spent almost two decades with the California-based group and is now set to return after four years away
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NewsMSC adds grape service from Southern Africa to Europe
Eastern Cape Express to link Namibia and South Africa with Benelux and UK ports from first week of January 2025
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NewsKuehne & Nagel acquires US firm IMC Logistics
Swiss-owned logistics specialist extends reach in North America with addition of sizeable network of intermodal transport connections
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NewsNew association puts Georgian blueberries on the map
Eastern European country could eventually supply more than 25,000 tonnes of the fruit to markets worldwide, says association president
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NewsStrong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa
The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business
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NewsCapespan boss explains Namibia grape move
MD Charl du Bois tells Lucentlands how a new joint venture ownership model will help it achieve further growth
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NewsOrganic supplier Brio extends Italian avocado season
Company says new production in Catania adds to its Sicilian volumes and will eventually supply market from October to March
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NewsArgentina’s citrus exports fall sharply despite production rise
New figures shared by industry association Federcitrus indicate a continued downturn in the country’s citrus export business
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NewsAlbert Heijn launches new fruit and veg certification scheme
Company targets more ethical and sustainable fresh produce supply chains with introduction of new standards programme
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NewsChiquita knits together plan for Christmas jumper promo
Company’s festive campaign brings burst of yellow to holiday celebrations in North America
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NewsItalian apple company Vip uses AI to decide when it’s time to harvest
One of Italy’s largest apple suppliers has added AI-based checks to its ripeness testing process
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NewsZespri’s pillbox packs return to retail shelves
Singapore retailers restock presentation packs, as marketer tackles decline in traditional post-dinner consumption
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NewsAMFresh says it will spend a further €2bn on acquisitions by 2030
The company, which is now Spain’s largest fresh produce supplier, reveals it has targeted sales of €3.5bn by the end of this decade
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NewsLineage acquires ColdPoint Logistics
Deal to purchase Kansas-based warehouse and transport operator is Lineage’s largest since it went public in July 2024
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NewsUS government set to spend record amount on apples
USDA bailout said to be worth over US$100mn in 2024, as more growers reportedly find it harder to sell their fruit
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NewsBruno Plantaz prepares to make Seafrigo Group shine
Incoming chief executive describes company as “a sparkling diamond” that now “needs to be polished”
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VideoVideo: A closer look at Sekoya’s new blueberry dispenser
The company’s retail expert Hans Liekens explains how the company’s new device can boost sales of the fruit