Grape news archive – Page 152

  • French raise a resolute smile
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    French raise a resolute smile

    2003-08-14T18:49:16Z

    Earlier this year France suffered a blow to fruit production in the form of heavy frost. As the exact extent of the damage comes to light the Journal visited France and found producers resolutely optimistic about export potential and promotions as the UK Sunshine Fruits from France campaign continues. Emma Hardy reports.

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    Don't fall into the apathy trap

    2003-08-14T18:37:39Z

    Pesticides and waste are two subjects about which it is understandable if your first reaction is to hide your head under the

  • The Chiquita brand will expand its presence into the fresh-cut sector
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    Chiquita gets prepared

    2003-08-12T09:55:59Z

    US multi-national Chiquita has revealed it is expanding into the fresh-cut fruit market later this year.

  • The MRL for Bromopropylate on grapes has been lowered to 0.05, causing problems for Greek grape shippers and importers in the UK
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    Pesticide alert on Greek grape

    2003-08-11T17:08:21Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued an alert that Greek grape with residue levels of Bromopropylate exceeding 0.05 is now illegal in the UK.

  • Herb innovation from Sainsbury's
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    Convenience sweeps supermarkets

    2003-08-01T12:50:04Z

    I have always been surprised that retailers have not cottoned on to selling a mix of apple varieties sooner. There are some examples of poly-bagged product admittedly, but is is difficult to see exactly what you are getting regardless of the information on the label, writes the Journal's David Shapley in his regular retail column.

  • Chile's grape hope
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    Chile's grape hope

    2003-07-31T21:39:09Z

    Juan Carolus Brown of the Brown Group has told freshinfo that Chile could have its own grape variety within the next five years.

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    Grape red hope

    2003-07-23T09:41:43Z

    An air of caution surrounds reports on this year's European grape as the season gets underway. With a delayed start in Spain and frost damage in Italy, producers and importers must keep a close eye on supplies to ensure prospects aren't, once again, dampened by the weather when Greek product comes on stream. Emma Hardy reports.

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    Israel up for a hot summer

    2003-06-12T16:02:59Z

    Increased specialisation and a finely honed product portfolio have contributed to the success of Israeli produce in recent years. And with avocados, mangoes and grapes proving more popular by the year, it seems that nothing can sate the UK demand for these eagerly anticipated summer lines. Emma Hardy reports.

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    Chilean kiwis take greater share

    2003-06-12T16:02:45Z

    A modest drop in Chilean kiwifruit export volumes this season isn't dampening the enthusiasm of growers and traders, who say prices are the best they have seen for several years. Steve Anderson, in Santiago, and Tommy Leighton report.

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    McDonald's fruit success

    2003-06-10T00:00:00Z

    McDonald's UK support of the Department of Health's 5-a-day recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetable has proved a great success

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    South African citrus leads the way

    2003-05-21T17:48:53Z

    Quality, efficiency and brand recognition are the most enduring characteristics of a long-established South African citrus industry. And despite struggling with the initial tensions of deregulation combined with difficult market conditions, when it comes to development and export South African citrus continues to lead the way. Emma Hardy reports.

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    Israeli update

    2003-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Israeli summer lines are set to come on stream two weeks later than usual this year because of unseasonably cool and wet winter conditions.

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    Egypt's grape on course

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Egyptian grape will arrive in the UK around June 1 and fill a window through to the middle of July, according to Husam El-Din Awad, managing director of Fruitex, one of the country's top five grape exporters.

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    Argentinean sendings climb

    2003-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Press reports in Argentina find that fruit exports from the South American country were up significantly in the first quarter this year on 2002 levels.

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    Mexican grape gears up

    2003-04-23T00:00:00Z

    The Mexican grape season looks set to start a few days earlier than usual in the first few days of next month.

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    Major Italian organic alliance

    2003-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Two major Italian groups have formed an alliance to provide large-scale supplies of organic fresh produce on an international basis.

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    Research reveals grape breakthrough

    2003-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Research finds Resveratrol wash may extend freshness, says PMA Freshline.

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    Promotional conundrum

    2003-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Levy-supported programmes are being called into question following the demise of the Washington Apple Commission and with legal battles facing growers in Florida and California.

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    Brazilian grape on the water

    2003-04-15T00:00:00Z

    The first shipment of first crop Brazilian grape is on the water.

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    Washington apples in legal battle

    2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

    The Washington Apple Commission is trying to get a federal judge to support its right to a levy.