Grape news archive – Page 144
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ArticleSouth African drop in grape volume
Contradicting earlier reports, heavy rainfall in the Orange River region could reduce forecast total export volumes by around 7.5 per cent.
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ArticleCapespan Grapes opens Namibian office
Capespan Grapes says its new office in Namibia will dramatically increase export volumes from the country this season.
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ArticleKarsten resigns Capespan positions
Piet Karsten of Karsten Farms, has resigned his directorships of Capespan Group Holdings Ltd and Capespan Grapes, of which he was also chairman.
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ArticleCurrencies causing problems
The fresh produce sector is keeping a watchful eye on a strengthening in the values of sterling and the euro against the dollar as well as tough situations for key southern hemisphere currencies.
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ArticleCo-op first with organic Fairtrade grapes
The Co-op has brought the first Fairtrade organic grapes to the UK.
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What happened while you were away? Click here
A Happy New Year from everyone at the Fresh Produce Journal and freshinfo.com. Here's what you've missed while you've been away...
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ArticleNew seedless grape variety on water to UK
UK consumers will soon have their first taste of an American-bred black seedless grape as the initial commercial shipments of Midnight Beauty® brand grapes arrive in Europe.
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Grape market slackens
Supplies are coming onto the grape market in the UK in greater volume creating different challenges for handlers as stone fruit finds eager demand.
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ArticleSainsbury'spriorities
Simon Dunn took over responsibility for Sainsbury's stonefruit category from Matthew King three months ago. Tommy Leighton talks to him about the company's stonefruit philosophy.
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ArticleThirsty work
A wide range of fruit has squeezed its way into the juicing sector of late and despite the arrival of exotic blends and packaging innovations there is still plenty of room for development in a sector that thirsts for change. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSouth Africans build on success
The success of the last South African grape season looks set to continue into the 2003/4 campaign. Favourable weather conditions should ensure good, clean fruit, though a slight delay is expected with the pre-Christmas crop. More growers are taking part in assurance schemes such as EurepGAP and Tesco's Nature's Choice as they look to develop their businesses. John Broy reports.
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Sun World seals Saudi deal
Californian grape breeder Sun World has reached an agreement with up-and-coming grape producers in Saudi Arabia.
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ArticleNZ expecting bumper yields
New Zealand press reports suggest top-fruit and kiwifruit growers are expecting a bumper harvest in 2004.
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Holmans unveils two new Aussie grapes
Australian wholesaler, grower and exporter Holmans has unveiled two new varieties of grape for export.
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ArticleCo-op first with Fairtrade grape
The Co-op is the first UK retailer to have South African Fairtrade grape on its shelves.
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ArticleSouth African stone fruit delayed
South African stone fruit and grape are coming on stream considerably behind a normal start to the season.
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Fresh Del Monte go to Poles
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced the acquisition of Polish-based Expans, a leading distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleMandela message for Fairtrade retailers
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has delivered a strong message of support for South African Fairtrade fruit and also the UK's retailers.
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ArticleFreight expectations
With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.
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ArticleAvicorn to open up down under
Importer-exporter Avicorn is opening an office in Australia in December.