Grape news archive – Page 100
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box of fruit is for life, not just for Christmas
Christmas has come around as quickly as ever and there is an inevitable focus on the wide range of festive lines aiming to
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ArticleSlow start for Indian grape deal
Post-monsoon rains have delayed the start of the table grape season in India with low volumes arriving in markets in Maharashta state
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ArticleEarly South African grape exports climb
South African grape exports are progressing well ahead of last season, but the total crop is forecast to be smaller.
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ArticleIndia steps up residue monitoring
India is ramping up its residue monitoring of table grapes following the detection of the growth hormone CCC in Europe last year
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ArticleEarly South African grape exports climb
The country's table grape exports are progressing well ahead of the previous campaign, although the total crop will be smaller
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ArticleFresh produce growers add a little more sparkle
Although in its infancy, the English sparking wine industry is booming. Hard work, passion, determination and collaboration have recently won the industry many awards and now it is giving Champagne a run for its money. Elizabeth O’Keefe examines whether vineyard production is a viable diversification option for fruit and vegetable growers
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ArticleSupply squeeze hits UK market in run up to festive period
The grape category has tightened dramatically, but fears for a hole in the market and the need to airfreight emergency volumes from South Africa and Namibia have not materialised. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of one of the busiest times of year
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ArticleNew packaging benefits grape exports
Infia's new range of packaging said to offer significant benefits in terms of product ventilation, particularly for table grapes
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry season kicks off
The Israeli strawberry season is underway with the Yuval and Orly varieties already reaching the UK supermarkets.
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ArticleAustralian grapes on market maintenance mission
As the Australian grape season fast approaches, the industry is bidding to maintain access to key markets and keep disease pressures under control
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ArticleCalifornian grape stocks up
Stocks of table grapes in California are 67 per cent up on last year, according to the latest figures released by the US department of agriculture.
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ArticleMorrisons takes direct route in South Africa
Morrisons has revamped its South African supply arrangements as it steps up its global direct sourcing policy.
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ArticleChilean growers driven to raisins
Rising export costs and high raisin prices are likely to push more Chilean grape growers to processing this season
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ArticleGrowth in early Australian grapes
Production in Western Australia and the Northern Territory is pushing the Australian grape season back
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ArticleFrosty temperatures hold back Chilean blueberries
Gabriel Ormeño, president of the blueberry committee of Chilean producers’ federation Fedefruta, has moved to counter recent press reports that the season is suffering severe delays due to heavy rainfall.
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Chilean blueberries face delays
Heavy rainfall in central Chile last week has delayed the start of the new blueberry and cherry seasons, pushing back the anticipated harvesting dates.
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Markets show the great diversity of produce trade
October was undoubtedly the month of the markets. Providing that all-important link between global agri-exporters and UK
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Capespan UK returns to profit
Capespan’s UK business has returned to profit in a tough trading environment after a restructure of the business.
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ArticleRecovery for Chilean table grapes
Exports are anticipated to return to normal this season after prolonged cold and rainy weather in 2009/10
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ArticleThe unsung brands of Britain’s wholesale trade
A brand can carve out a strong reputation, gain a loyal following and command a premium, but well-known fresh produce names are less apparent in the wholesale arena than they are in the rest of the grocery market. However, as Anna Sbuttoni reports, behind the scenes, brands built specifically for wholesale have become the backbone of the trade