Grape news archive – Page 94
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ArticleHalf a century of dedication
After 50 years in the trade, David Formosa is passing on his contacts book and stepping into retirement. David Shapley meets him to discuss how the produce business has changed and what he will do to fill his time from now on
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Analysis
Which product will hit the retail mainstream next?
It’s always interesting to speculate how long it will take for some entirely new fruit to become mainstream. Some take
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere anticipates grape growth
Exports of table grapes from the Southern Hemisphere are reportedly set to rise for the third year running when the 2011-12 season gets underway next month.
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere predicts grape rise
Sendings from Peru and South Africa will grow significantly, while volume is projected to contract from Chile, Argentina and Brazil
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Sun World appoints Spanish licensee
US fresh produce group Sun World International has announced that it has appointed Spanish company El Ciruelo as a licensee to market new plums, peaches, apricots and nectarines that it develops.
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ArticleVolume sales suffer as grape supply endures period of flux
It is a tough time in the retail grape market as gaining sales of product off promotion remains tricky. Together with some inconsistency of supply, it’s not been plain sailing in one of the biggest categories in fresh produce, as Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleSainsbury's stocks candy floss grapes
Packs of Cotton Candy variety go on sale in total of 35 stores as British retailer looks to add some fun to the table grape category
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ArticleMack gets sweet on candy floss grape
Mack Multiples has begun selling and marketing a new variety of table grape which tastes of candy floss.
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ArticleMack unveils candy floss table grape
Production of new, flavoured variety set for "significant expansion" over coming years following development in California
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ArticleSun World appoints safety specialist
Californian grape specialist Sun World International has appointed Claudio Olave as director of quality assurance and food safety.
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ArticleFrench minister pledges cash for angry growers
French agriculture minister Bruno Le Maire has promised emergency aid to the tune of “several millions of euros” for the country’s ailing fresh produce sector.
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ArticleTesco's grand plan
The establishment of Tesco’s Group Food Sourcing (GFS)division has been one of the most discussed events in fresh produce in recent years. The division is seen as crucial to Tesco’s plans for international growth, but has also been the subject of gossip and misunderstanding among onlookers. Michael Barker met Group Food Sourcing director Matt Simister and produce sourcing director Darren Clough to hear all about the evolution and future strategy of GFS
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ArticleAsda signals intent to ramp up direct sourcing
Asda is stepping up its direct sourcing capability with a raft of new developments in the UK, FPJ can reveal.
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ArticleGrape demand divides market
The grape market is a game of two halves as white product struggles to maintain sales momentum while red fruit is in strong demand with high prices.
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ArticleSnow hits Chilean grape region
Inclement weather conditions has caused damage to vineyards in Chile’s main table grape producing area of Copiapó.
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ArticlePeru increases grape exports
Andean country benefits from growth in sales in Russia, with production area rising to meet demand
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ArticlePutting the sparkle back into grapes
The grape category has been described by some analysts and industry insiders as the “most boring” in the fresh produce aisle. Michael Barker reports from the Global Table Grape Congress in South Africa on what the industry plans to do about it
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Looking for rays of light in dark times
Nobody can kid themselves that this is a great time for the industry. The plights of Sussex Mushrooms, Eurodix, Agrexco and
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ArticleSnow hits Chilean grapes region
Inclement weather conditions have caused damage to vineyards in Chile’s main table grape producing area of Copiapó
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ArticleGrapes crucial to green Morocco
At Morocco's annual grape festival, the minister of agriculture stressed the importance of grape production for the Green Morocco Plan