All articles by Mike Knowles – Page 94
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ArticleDole buyout under investigation
Fresh produce giant set to form committee of independent directors who will assess value of proposed share offer
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit exports down again
Exports from the US state fell further this season, while growers are struggling to maintain market share in key markets
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ArticleVintage NZ kiwifruit crop could run low
Positive demand and higher repeat purchasing at start of new season raises prospect of possible shortage of supply
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ArticleRooney chips in with Mr Potato promo
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been chosen as face of Malaysian crisp brand's new campaign worldwide
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ArticleBanana strike decision raises shortage fears
Approval of industrial action in Colombia could stop flow of one million boxes into northern Europe within next fortnight
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ArticleFacebook users flock to Isla Bonita
Spanish marketer Eurobanan marks major milestone reflecting tropical fruit brand's strong connection with consumers
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ArticleNew cherry brand for Vignola group
Tentatrice brand being used to market sizeable crop excluded from using region's protected geographical indication mark
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ArticleWidespread flooding hits European crops
Vegetable production in parts of Germany and Czech Republic reported to have been hit after Elbe and Danube burst banks
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ArticleStonefruit prospects hang in balance
Italian export industry concerned about possible impact of poor weather in northern Europe following poor strawberry campaign
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ArticleChiquita puts Minions to work
Company signs largest-ever licensing deal to promote summer release of film Despicable Me 2 in 27 countries worldwide
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Berries, bees and boardroom goodbyes
Podcast: Listen now to fresh produce news analysis in the latest instalment of the Fruitnet.com Audio Edition
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VideoAmazon expands online grocery arm
AmazonFresh service to be extended to Los Angeles and San Francisco as online retailer aims to outperform other providers
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ArticleUniveg pulls out of Russia
Company offloads distribution company to French firm FM Logistics and puts brakes on expansion in Russian market
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ArticleFeminine touch for Fruitness campaign
New marketing character Miss Fruitness flies in for first time as EU-backed Italian campaign prepares for summer promotions
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ArticleOTC directors buy back shares from Van Rijn
Mutual benefits of alliance signed at the start of 2012 "failed to materialise", say company directors
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ArticleAsian Citrus director set to resign
China's largest orange producer confirms temporary appointment of acting chief financial officer following Eric Sung's departure
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ArticleItalian consumers back import tariffs
Coldiretti publishes results of recent survey, citing majority support for some form of protection of domestic products
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ArticlePiqa pears prepared for launch
Developer Prevar says new pear varieties could revolutionise the category by offering novel textures and flavours
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ArticleThe Greenery aiming to get even greener
Netherlands-based marketer sets out plans for major reduction in carbon emissions and continued social improvement
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ArticleSwiss keep buying more Fairtrade fruit
Consumers in Switzerland spent considerably more on Fairtrade-certified exotic fruit and fresh convenience products in 2012