Grape news archive – Page 112
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ArticleFrench serve up new campaign
French Summer Fruits (FSF) starts its UK marketing push next week by hosting a heavy-weight networking event at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
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ArticleGrape supplies in a squeeze
Availability of red and white grape on the UK market is tightening as different sources worldwide fail to dovetail as hoped.
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ArticleUK leads on Fairtrade sales
Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.
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ArticleCarving out an unlikely niche
For Italian table grape exporters, North America has never been a major priority, but for some it represents an important market
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ArticleGrape pesticide row continues
The MDRGF has finally responded to the federation of table grape producers’ accusations of “denigration” over its pesticide report
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ArticleLow demand hits Indian grape exports
Volumes shipped to Europe have fallen this year as the global economic crisis hits demand in India's key grape export market
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ArticleIndustry prepares for Fruit Focus
Market dynamics, consumer spend and produce quality are the core themes for the UK fruit and wine sector at Fruit Focus 2009.
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ArticleSecond year of Capespan Re:fresh success
The Re:fresh judges have selected Sheerness-based Capespan as FPJ Importer of the Year for the second successive year.
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ArticleStriking a fair deal
In the final part of our series on the Fairtrade supply chain, FPJ examines what is happening at retail level and what this means for the ethical brand.
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ArticleBig rise for Aus grape exports
Australia’s grape exporters are experiencing their best season in five years, according to Horticulture Australia Ltd
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USDA withdraws grape proposal
The proposed amendment of US standards for grades of table grapes raised concerns over the marketability of the fruit
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ArticleIndia buoyant despite grape slip
Indian grape exports to Europe fell by six per cent in 2009, but quality and price improvement left the industry happy with the season.
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ArticleCommitment from the UK
The second of FPJ’s three-part series on the Fairtrade supply chain turns the spotlight on ethical suppliers and what their offer has meant for the UK market.
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Article5 A DAY in price pressure
The world Cancer Research Fund is countering claims that credit-crunched consumers can no longer afford to eat their 5 A DAY with penny-pinching menu suggestions.
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ArticleGrape producers turn to HarvestMark
Leading table grape groups in the US have opted to use YottaMark's produce traceability solution with their produce
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Aus grapes face carton shortage
Australian table grape exports have hit a snag with a shortage of polystyrene cartons
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ArticleIsraeli grape arrivals expected soon
The first arrivals of Israeli grapes are expected shortly, says MTEX, commencing with the Early Sweet variety
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ArticleGreenfresh packing firm launches
A new cost-effective fruit pre-packing and distribution service is being launched this month in the Vale of Evesham, targeting producers worldwide and importers requiring a seasonal service.
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Tesco Ireland cuts produce prices
Tesco Ireland has made major price reductions in 11 border towns to help protect jobs in the region and deter cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland.
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ArticleChilean Crimson falls short
The Chilean Crimson grape season is coming to a premature end, with volumes to date down some 20 per cent on 2008.