Grape news archive – Page 117

  • No light at the end of the tunnel for prepared sector
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    No light at the end of the tunnel for prepared sector

    2008-10-31T09:33:30Z

    As predicted by prepared produce industry insiders last quarter, the effects of the recession have hit the sector with a vengeance. Even the resilient prepared fruit category has fallen off the rails and demand is at its lowest for some time. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.

  • Produce can prosper in tough times
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    Produce can prosper in tough times

    2008-10-24T13:01:35Z

    The credit crunch is sweeping the UK, but how is the fresh produce industry faring? Damaris Freeman looks into whether the financial crisis could see fresh produce increase its share of the shopper’s basket.

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    Peru's Red Globe readied for CNY

    2008-10-24T12:40:29Z

    Peru is gearing up to capitalise on its early window of opportunity in Asia's grape market supplying Red Globes for Chinese New Year

  • John Collingwood
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    McDonald's bags Collingwood apples

    2008-10-24T09:01:01Z

    Apple and grape bags at UK branches of fast-food chain McDonald’s will exclusively feature Kentish apples this winter, grown by John Collingwood.

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    Chilean growers sound new season warning

    2008-10-20T10:01:01Z

    Chile’s fruit growers are expecting a better season in 2008-09 than 2007-08, but sound a warning on the global economic and financial crisis.

  • Capespan variety work pays off
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    Capespan variety work pays off

    2008-10-20T09:01:01Z

    Capespan’s work to introduce new table grape varieties to fill gaps it has identified in the season has “paid off handsomely”, according to the company’s latest newsletter.

  • When the US sneezes...
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    When the US sneezes...

    2008-10-17T09:41:33Z

    ... the UK catches a cold. US trends have long been taken as a barometer of what is about to happen across the pond. The economic downturn is making its mark on both sides of the Atlantic, posing a new set of challenges for the fresh produce industry. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Inconsistent supply exacerbates summer issues
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    Inconsistent supply exacerbates summer issues

    2008-10-17T09:40:54Z

    Red grape and Spanish quality have done as much as anything in the poor summer to keep the category afloat, as higher retail prices and tighter consumer purse strings combine to put the pinch on demand. Kathy Hammond reports.

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    Organic grape life Xtend-ed

    2008-10-17T09:01:01Z

    Pioneering Egyptian organic grape exporter Bio Egypt has shipped 6,500 cartons of fruit to Europe packed in Xtend® carton liners developed especially for grapes.

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    Retailers take definitions of taste to whole new level

    2008-10-10T09:43:24Z

    Flavour is one of the most difficult thing to describe, as everyone has their own idea of what sweet and sour means. For this

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    Vanguard restructures

    2008-10-03T15:01:01Z

    Washington State fresh produce supplier and distributor Vanguard has announced the restructuring of its senior management team.

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    SA grapes to match last season's start

    2008-10-03T12:48:35Z

    Following early-season progress, the majority of production areas are now on track with 2007/08

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    Emerging markets beckon for SATI

    2008-09-27T12:01:02Z

    The South African table grape industry needs to look to markets beyond the UK and Europe, according to the industry body.

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    On-pack info from the sublime to the ridiculous

    2008-09-26T09:32:52Z

    I have come to the conclusion this week that the range of information displayed on packaging - beyond the legal requirements

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    Peruvian grape exports to top $100m

    2008-09-25T10:01:02Z

    Peru’s table grape export industry expects to ship its first $100 million (£54m) crop in the 2008-09 season, as it continues on its exponential growth curve of the last decade.

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    Magrabi targets international growth

    2008-09-23T11:01:01Z

    Egyptian exporter Magrabi Agriculture believes that Asia has the potential to be its biggest market, but supplies of grape and citrus - the firm’s major products - into the region are currently dominated by the Americans.

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    Hong Kong draws crowds to second asia fruit logistica exhibition

    2008-09-22T07:42:33Z

    Last week saw the produce industry throng in Hong Kong for the second-ever Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition, following last year’s inaugural event in Thailand. Laura Gould caught up with some of the exhibitors

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    California grapes re-energise UK

    2008-09-19T10:01:01Z

    California’s grape season is progressing well and reports of fruit quality from customers to date have been good.

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    Stores paddle through stormy supply waters

    2008-09-12T10:32:50Z

    Listening to the weather reports and forecasts from around Britain and elsewhere in the last 10 days, one wonders at the

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    Seminar urges cooperation on grapes

    2008-09-05T09:28:49Z

    Sicily's Mazzarrone PGI table grape consortium prepares to host convention aimed at increasing coordination within the Mediterranean grape business