Grape news archive – Page 88
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ArticleSmall is beautiful
Despite being smaller than its competitors, Western International has carved out an important role for itself and has a loyal customer base that relies on the market for a range of exotics. Lisa Kjellsson report
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ArticleMurcia grape campaign kicks off
Spanish exporter Gruventa has started its grape season this week with “great quality,” reported Fermín Sánchez Navarro, managing director of the Murcia-based firm.
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ArticleSpanish call for UK grape campaign
A Spanish growers’ leader is calling for a promotional campaign for the country’s grapes in the UK and Germany.
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ArticleCall for greater Spanish grape promotions
Alfonso Gálvez Caravaca of Asaja Murcia has said that a marketing push should take place in the UK and Germany
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ArticleAG Thames upbeat despite £4.9m loss
AG Thames has predicted a return to profit in 2012 after reporting a £4.9 million pre-tax loss for the year to 30 September 2011.
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Core Equipment to make Fruit Focus debut
Core Equipment will be exhibiting at Fruit Focus for the first time with products on display from technology manufacturers Scharfenberger and Kreuzmayr.
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ArticleKarsten Group benefits from Marco
Yield Control System helps bring 'significant improvements' to South African company's grape packing line
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Variety on shelf starts to mushroom
The mushroom industry has certainly responded since the days when flats, opens, cups and buttons were the only choice on the
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ArticleRSA records largest grape export crop
SATI is celebrating the biggest South African table grape export crop since the industry was deregulated in 1997
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ArticleTexas study reveals stonefruit strength
A new study by Texas AgriLife Research has found that peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Competition hits Argentinean exports
Fruit and vegetable sendings from two major ports in the south of Argentina have fallen by a third year on year for the first five months of 2012.
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ArticlePeruvian grape production to soar
The growth in international demand, coupled with the emergence of new production areas, has catapulted Peru onto the grape market
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ArticlePacking a more efficient grape
Richard Hochfeld has improved efficiency and profitability in its packhouse thanks to a special grape packaging system
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ArticleEgyptian grape variety in at Mack
Egyptian grape grower Belco is producing Arra11 for supply to UK importer Mack for the first time this year
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ArticleMack brings in new grape variety from Egypt
Egyptian grape grower Belco is producing Arra11 for supply to UK importer Mack for the first time this year.
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ArticleCareful strategy for Australian grapes
Both exporters and importers of Australian grapes need to keep on top of quality and arrival times to maintain the product’s market premium
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ArticleSouth Africa: To King George from George King
As HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Golden Jubilee, South African fruit growers reflect on their special relationship with the British monarchy and the country’s people. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleProduce fit for a Queen
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, FPJ shines a spotlight on some of the businesses that have helped make the trade what it is today. By way of introduction, David Shapley looks back at how the industry has changed since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne
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ArticleNorth American grapes off to early start
The Mexican and Californian table grape deals are off to an early start this season, thanks to good growing conditions
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ArticlePeru exports grow on back of produce sendings
Peru’s agricultural exports are projected to grow 15 per cent this year.