All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 89
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AnalysisEnd of an era for Europe's fruit trade?
As retailers seek to tie up supply by establishing planned programmes, one leading importer says open trading is "dying"
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ArticleDriscoll's predicts blackberry boom
Company developing new sources in Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and potentially Morocco to replace Mexico
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ArticleChiquitaFyffes: 12 key things to note
As Chiquita and Fyffes prepare to merge, here are some key facts about one of the fruit industry's biggest ever corporate deals
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ArticleFyffes directors to lead ChiquitaFyffes
David McCann and Coen Bos are set to be at the helm of newly merged company following deal with Chiquita
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ArticleChiquita and Fyffes reveal merger plan
Deal will create world's largest banana supplier with annual revenues in excess of US$4bn, according to statement
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VideoMcDonald's gives away fresh fruit
Company says monthly give-aways in UK and France are key to boosting fruit consumption among its young customers
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ArticleUS relaxes kiwifruit import rules
Change to marketing order should reduce packing costs and increase volume of fruit available to import, says USDA
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ArticleTotal Produce to invest in veg and soft fruit
Company aiming to apply core fresh produce expertise to categories such as exotic vegetables and berries
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ArticleRussian buying power under threat
Doubts about the potential for growth in Russia's fresh produce market are said to have increased over past few months
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ArticleOppy: value of branding still 'unproven'
The second part of our interview with CEO John Anderson focuses on Oppy's recent rebranding and reorganisation
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ArticleNiche opening in US for Italian apples
Italian apple exporters have at last been granted access to the US, but can they establish a foothold in the market?
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ArticleExport sales boost T&G profit
Company achieves net profit turnaround of more than NZ$30m as sales to Asia in particular continue to grow
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ArticleRSA citrus could face EU ban in 2014
EFSA report recommends that EU authorities enforce existing measures aimed at preventing spread of black spot
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VideoCarrot firm launches Food Porn Index
Bolthouse Farms is inviting consumers to tag more fruit and veg with the #foodporn hashtag on Twitter and Instagram
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ArticleItaly promotes pears in Russia and US
PeraItalia begins trial campaigns as part of new strategy to build new demand for the fruit in emerging markets
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ArticleClerici to run new La Spezia fruit terminal
Company will return to terminal operating business when centre begins handling fruit from Central America in June
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ArticleMyanmar to build first wholesale markets
Country targets fruit and vegetable export growth through development of new service centres close to Chinese border
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ArticleFlorette rolls out Disney apple packs
Marketer known best for bagged salads has received backing of Spain's 5 al Día healthy eating programme
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ArticlePineapple importer wants us to go topless
Major European retailer assessing potential cost saving to be made by removing crowns prior to shipping
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ArticleDutoit and Mr Apple sign up to grow Opal
Deal with South African and New Zealand exporters puts new apple variety on course to be supplied year-round