Grape news archive – Page 148

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    Yugoslav fruit catastrophe

    2002-05-24T00:00:00Z

    Frosts last month drastically reduce deciduous fruit production: Serbia's main export.

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    Chile and EU agree on free trade

    2002-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Chile and the EU reach a political agreement, which will see Chilean fruit trade benefit from a free -trade area.

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    Ahold goes direct

    2002-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Dutch supermarket group Royal Ahold has been negotiating direct supply contracts with Chilean exporters.

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    USApple elects board members

    2002-04-05T00:00:00Z

    US apple trade association USApple has elected four new sector leaders to its board of trustees.

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    Grape hope for Peru

    2002-03-25T00:00:00Z

    According to a report out this month from the US department of agriculture, Peruvian grape production has increased 27 per cent year on year.

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    PRC reports good news

    2002-03-21T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has welcomed the Pesticide Residue Committee's surveillance results for the third quarter of 2001 published last week as encouraging news for the produce industry.

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    Enhanced PGI proposed

    2002-03-19T00:00:00Z

    The European Commission is proposing improved protection for geographical indications and designations of origin.

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    Grape weathers well

    2002-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Greek grapes have survived inclement weather and promise a fine season.

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    Chile launches new campaign

    2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The CFFA-E raised the curtain on its largest consumer-oriented campaign in the UK.The promotions comprise a series of advertisements to be shown in UK cinemas.

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    Plum job in good shape

    2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

    The Chilean plum supply situation is benefiting from inclement weather.

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    Greeks suffer cold snap

    2002-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Greece has become the latest casualty of adverse weather conditions in the Mediterranean citrus belt.

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    Chile makes gains

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Good results in 2000-01 are spurring Chile's exporters on as their representatives in Europe plan their most innovative consumer campaign yet.

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    Produce gets new Disney brand

    2001-11-01T00:00:00Z

    A new 12-month range of fruit for children is to be launched on Monday in Waitrose. After an initial period of exclusivity, the brand will be available to all supermarkets.

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    Afrifresh ready for grape start

    2001-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Exports of grape from leading production areas in South Africa will start being harvested for the UK market next week, says one exporter.

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    Chile poised for new season

    2001-10-22T00:00:00Z

    A contraction in air-freight coupled with an economic downturn in key markets in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the US, could favour exporters in Chile in the upcoming season, according to Chilean Fresh Fruit Association president, Ronald Bown.

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    Late grape warning

    2001-09-30T00:00:00Z

    The largest supplier of South African grapes into the UK warns of a late start to the season.

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    Citrus growers aim high

    2001-09-03T00:00:00Z

    ArgentinaÕs beleaguered citrus growers are taking their grievances to the countryÕs president.

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    ACP producers receive pesticides boost

    2001-08-10T00:00:00Z

    A programme is launched to help ACP producers conform to EU guidelines on pesticides. The scheme is touted as key factor in drive against poverty in developing world.

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    Pestcides programme launches for developing world.

    2001-08-08T00:00:00Z

    A scheme to aid ACP producers is launched in developing world. Initiative to help exporters to confirm with EU guidelines.

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    Science takes on mango fruit fly.

    2001-08-02T00:00:00Z

    A Brazilian scientist claims he can rid South America of the rampant fruit fly. His new technique will sterilise the pest.