Grape news archive – Page 139
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ArticleJPFD on trail of Frutavit solution
UK grape supplier JP Fruit Distributors (JPFD) is working with Israeli post-harvest solution provider Frutavit to develop a viable alternative to the use of sulphur pads in the transportation of grapes. Both parties are confident they are well on the road to commercialising a solution that could revolutionise the performance of grapes on the UK retail shelves. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleThe Smart sulphur alternative
Final decisions may not yet have been made on the future of the sulphur pad in grape distribution, but the UK market is preparing itself for the possibility that an outright ban could be implemented. According to Andrew Knight, ceo of Longlife Solutions, the diminishing use of sulphur pads is the most dramatic change occurring in grape packaging. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleJoint effort bears fruit
A collaborative project between Embrapa and Hamburg Süd has successfully tested the shipment of table grapes without the use of sulphur dioxide pads, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleRHG improves its fitness
The 2004 grape tender at Tesco left Kent-based Richard Hochfeld Group (RHG) in a much stronger position with the UK’s leading retailer. Not only has the company benefited from larger programmes, RHG has examined every facet of its business to emerge a fitter organisation, better equipped to meet the expectations of its major UK customer. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleSpain looks to score with ITUM
With the trend in European markets - and especially the UK - for fewer customers expecting more and buying larger volumes for less, there is constant pressure on fresh produce. Grape growers in Spain are coming up with novel solutions to meet these exacting demands, writes kathy Hammond.
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ArticleOnward and upward at JP
JP Fruit Distributors (JPFD) has expanded its grape business as the category as a whole enjoys a continuous and healthy upward sales spiral. Tommy Leighton talks to the Dartford-based supplier.
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ArticleWaitrose seedless strategy
Seedless grape has taken an increasingly significant position in Waitrose branches since its buying team, backed by category leader British and Brazilian has been able to achieve year-round sourcing. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleCalifornia sets out stall
As world-wide grape production continues climbing, US grape shippers are understandably keen to hold on to UK sales.
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ArticleSun World breeds great new hopes
California-based Sun World International operates one of the largest fruit breeding programmes in the world and is keen to continue extending its sphere of influence.
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ArticleMr Chairman.. what are we doing on promotion?
John Giles, divisional director, Promar International
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ArticleThe age of the punnet
In recent years the options for grape packaging have advanced way beyond the standard plastic bags for loose grapes. But while some retailers and distributors are paving the way for an influx of more complex bag and punnet designs, others are sticking more firmly to tried-and-tested methods of packaging. Elspeth Waters talks to two supermarket buyers and two UK grape suppliers to gauge opinion in the great grape packaging debate.
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ArticleAutobar sees value in punnets
For Autobar Packaging, a subsidiary of Veriplast International, the recyclable aspect of its PET and PP punnets is a distinct marketing focus, reports Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleItaly on the rebound
As the largest producer of grapes in the world, you would expect Italy to have a huge presence on the UK market. But its share is a paltry five per cent compared to Spain’s 13 and Greece’s 11. Now the traditional Muscat vines are giving way to seedless strains, it could be time for an Italian comeback on the UK scene.
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ArticleMexico spearheads new initiatives
Exporters are keen to strengthen their market position in an increasingly competitive sector.
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ArticleEgyptians increase export potential
With a steadily growing number of EurepGAP and BRC certified farms and grape growing areas Egyptian volumes are increasing every year, reports Anabella de Sousa.