Grape news archive – Page 111
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ArticleOutspan launches two new drinks
The Outspan range of drinks from Aimia Foods has expanded its offer with a new range of smoothies and a new drink, Juice Splash.
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Purfresh tops food preservation tests
Studies comparing the group's transport system with sulfur dioxide pads in found that Purfresh performed better in produce shipping
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Capespan Namibia is formed
The Capespan Group has concluded a 10-year marketing and management agreement with the National Youth Service (NYS) to manage the Namibia Grape Company (NGC), as part of a skills transfer process.
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ArticleRetailers called to action on India
A UK economic planning and marketing consultant is calling on UK retailers to take action to prevent worker exploitation in India.
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ArticleDG Fruit welcomes Zim oranges
DG Fruit is expecting its first direct shipment of new-season oranges from Zimbabwe next week on board the Dal Kalahari.
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ArticleTime goes Bayer
With the revision of EU directive 91/414/EEC looming, growers in Europe face the possibility of losing access to a wide range of pesticides vital to the survival of their crops. The directive has sparked suggestions from some that it will take the world’s chemical companies no time at all to come up with replacement substances. But as Laura Gould discovered when she visited the German headquarters of Bayer CropScience last month, nothing could be further from the truth.
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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ArticleGaskain trials TPC technology
New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.
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ArticleIndian grape firm targets UK
India's third-largest grape exporter is looking to ramp up its operations in the UK as it targets a “pioneering” market.
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US grape industry tightens UK focus
The California Table Grape Commission is set to ramp up its UK focus as it works to boost consumption of the state’s 2009 table grape crop and prolong its marketing campaign.
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Grapes offer diabetes hope
A breakthrough study using grapes could prove to be a major step in tackling diabetes and weight issues.
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ArticleGrapes enjoy strong prices as options multiply
Strong prices and logistical conundrums have characterised the grape market this quarter, as suppliers look to Israel and North Africa for fruit. As suppliers pensively look ahead to what could be a challenging European season, Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleFirmly on home soil
Tenderstem broccoli has made quite a name for itself over the last five years since it was commercially introduced to UK supermarket shelves. With main growing areas situated in hot climes like Kenya, Morocco and Jordan, it is probably assumed that the high-end vegetable is not suited to production in this country. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds evidence to the contrary
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ArticlePurple potato offers cancer cure
A new variety of purple sweet potato, dubbed a ‘superfood’, has been touted as a cure for cancer.
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ArticleItalian table grape harvest begins
Harvesting begins slightly earlier than expected, with initial demand for the first consignments reported to be very good
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ArticleUncertainty for Italian grape exports
Exporters are unsure of what to expect when Italian grapes hit the market, amid a late Spanish season and the economic downturn
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ArticleEU Marketing Standards kick in
The new EU Marketing Standards allowing the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables comes into force today.
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Sector’s big issues in spotlight at Fruit Focus
The Forums at Fruit Focus 2009 will tackle the downturn in consumer spend, carbon footprinting of Britain’s orchards and adding biopesticides to extend the active ingredient range available to fruit growers.
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ArticleRunway or another
As the UK’s largest cargo-handling airport and a hub for produce coming into Europe, Heathrow has long been at the forefront of the perishables import business. But with concerns rising over the environment, costs and the site’s local impact, Alex Lawson visits some key produce players to see how they are coping through difficult times.
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ArticleAn Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.