Grape news archive – Page 151

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    Europe no exception

    2000-04-19T00:00:00Z

    Chilean exports are struggling on markets world-wide, not just Europe, in a depressed season for fresh produce in general.

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    Chile's fruit exports slide

    2000-04-11T00:00:00Z

    Sendings across all varieties from Chile are 13 per cent down on the same period in 1998-99

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    Apple yields drop

    2000-03-31T00:00:00Z

    Chilean apples are showing lower yields than initially forecast by growers with crops in some areas a third down on last season, although overall estimates are for a 15-20 per cent crop reduction.

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    Tough season for Chile in Europe

    2000-03-29T00:00:00Z

    Exports of Chilean fruit to Europe so far this season are down compared with the same period last year, but the UK is managing to outperform its continental neighbours

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    Chilean kiwis kick in

    2000-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Harvesting of kiwifruit from Chile has already started in early production areas

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    New grape hope

    2000-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Chile is embarking on a quest for an indigenous grape variety

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    Grape case accord at last

    2000-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Ten years after a damaging poison scare in imported grapes, US authorities have made a first step towards a "definitive solution" with their Chilean counterparts.

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    Chile spends on grape market research

    2000-02-23T00:00:00Z

    Chilean exporters have been carrying out research into the performance of retailers in the winter grape category.

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    UK grape market in disarray

    2000-02-21T00:00:00Z

    The market for grapes in the UK has dwindled this season compared to 1998-99 creating particular problems for South African product, says Capespan.

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    Grape suffers rain threat

    2000-02-16T00:00:00Z

    More than 30mm of rain fell in Chile's region Metropolitana at the week-end threatening grape crops in the area

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    Chile catching up

    2000-02-15T00:00:00Z

    Export sendings of grape and stone fruit from Chile still have some ground to make up on a slow start to the season as main top fruit varieties get their harvests under way

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    San Miguel broadens its horizons

    2000-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Argentinean lemon producer and exporter San Miguel is looking into production of other fruit lines for export.

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    Chile forecasts smaller top fruit crop

    2000-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Climatic conditions over the past 15 months are taking their toll on Chilean apples and pears

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    Kiwi trial

    2000-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Chile is trialing a new kiwifruit variety

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    Western Cape grape in full swing

    2000-02-01T00:00:00Z

    South African grape is bouncing back with increased supplies of seedless varieties from the Western Cape after climatic setbacks in the traditional Orange River area.

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    Chile starts Royal Gala harvest

    2000-01-28T00:00:00Z

    With the arrival of summer in Chile, apple and pear harvests are starting and grapes reach the mid-point in their season.

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    Manning calls on sector to become more efficient

    2000-01-13T00:00:00Z

    At the launch of this year's Chilean fresh fruit season, Roger Manning, director general of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association ö Europe, urged all in the fresh produce to make better use of their resources.

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    South African grape exports crushed by rain

    2000-01-07T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rains in South Africa decimate white and red grape crop, slicing exports by 60 per cent on pre-season forecasts.

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    Chile sets stage for European launch

    2000-01-06T00:00:00Z

    In a further attempt to raise the profile of Chilean fresh fruit in Europe, the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association is to initiate a series of official launches in January.

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    Chilean producers look to grapes

    1999-12-10T00:00:00Z

    Frutera Del Norte (FDN), a new group of Chilean producers, is looking to export 1.6 million cartons of table grapes this season.