Grape news archive – Page 102

  • A new logo has been devised for the campaign
    Article

    French serve up new campaign

    2009-06-20T10:01:01Z

    French Summer Fruits (FSF) starts its UK marketing push next week by hosting a heavy-weight networking event at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

  • Grape supplies in a squeeze
    Article

    Grape supplies in a squeeze

    2009-06-15T14:01:01Z

    Availability of red and white grape on the UK market is tightening as different sources worldwide fail to dovetail as hoped.

  • Bananas are still leading Fairtrade sales
    Article

    UK leads on Fairtrade sales

    2009-06-15T12:01:01Z

    Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.

  • Italian grapes Paganini
    Article

    Carving out an unlikely niche

    2009-06-11T11:26:45Z

    For Italian table grape exporters, North America has never been a major priority, but for some it represents an important market

  • French grapes
    Article

    Grape pesticide row continues

    2009-06-10T11:02:53Z

    The MDRGF has finally responded to the federation of table grape producers’ accusations of “denigration” over its pesticide report

  • Indian grapes
    Article

    Low demand hits Indian grape exports

    2009-06-09T16:49:48Z

    Volumes shipped to Europe have fallen this year as the global economic crisis hits demand in India's key grape export market

  • Demonstrations at last year's show
    Article

    Industry prepares for Fruit Focus

    2009-06-02T12:01:01Z

    Market dynamics, consumer spend and produce quality are the core themes for the UK fruit and wine sector at Fruit Focus 2009.

  • Second year of Capespan Re:fresh success
    Article

    Second year of Capespan Re:fresh success

    2009-05-29T10:01:02Z

    The Re:fresh judges have selected Sheerness-based Capespan as FPJ Importer of the Year for the second successive year.

  • Striking a fair deal
    Article

    Striking a fair deal

    2009-05-29T09:34:20Z

    In the final part of our series on the Fairtrade supply chain, FPJ examines what is happening at retail level and what this means for the ethical brand.

  • generic grapes
    Article

    Big rise for Aus grape exports

    2009-05-29T01:09:21Z

    Australia’s grape exporters are experiencing their best season in five years, according to Horticulture Australia Ltd

  • Article

    USDA withdraws grape proposal

    2009-05-28T12:39:39Z

    The proposed amendment of US standards for grades of table grapes raised concerns over the marketability of the fruit

  • Growers achieved a good price for Indian grapes this season
    Article

    India buoyant despite grape slip

    2009-05-23T09:01:01Z

    Indian grape exports to Europe fell by six per cent in 2009, but quality and price improvement left the industry happy with the season.

  • Geoff Chappell, third from left, with colleague David Maris, left, and families, at the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight
    Article

    Commitment from the UK

    2009-05-22T09:23:36Z

    The second of FPJ’s three-part series on the Fairtrade supply chain turns the spotlight on ethical suppliers and what their offer has meant for the UK market.

  • Are shoppers struggling to get their 5 A DAY?
    Article

    5 A DAY in price pressure

    2009-05-22T09:01:01Z

    The world Cancer Research Fund is countering claims that credit-crunched consumers can no longer afford to eat their 5 A DAY with penny-pinching menu suggestions.

  • Harvestmark
    Article

    Grape producers turn to HarvestMark

    2009-05-21T15:37:18Z

    Leading table grape groups in the US have opted to use YottaMark's produce traceability solution with their produce

  • Article

    Aus grapes face carton shortage

    2009-05-21T02:46:53Z

    Australian table grape exports have hit a snag with a shortage of polystyrene cartons

  • MTEX grapes
    Article

    Israeli grape arrivals expected soon

    2009-05-12T10:52:13Z

    The first arrivals of Israeli grapes are expected shortly, says MTEX, commencing with the Early Sweet variety

  • Director Colin Banton (left), and Julian Woffenden, business unit director,  outside the Honeyborne facility
    Article

    Greenfresh packing firm launches

    2009-05-10T09:01:01Z

    A new cost-effective fruit pre-packing and distribution service is being launched this month in the Vale of Evesham, targeting producers worldwide and importers requiring a seasonal service.

  • Article

    Tesco Ireland cuts produce prices

    2009-05-08T09:01:01Z

    Tesco Ireland has made major price reductions in 11 border towns to help protect jobs in the region and deter cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland.

  • Chilean Crimson falls short
    Article

    Chilean Crimson falls short

    2009-05-06T11:01:01Z

    The Chilean Crimson grape season is coming to a premature end, with volumes to date down some 20 per cent on 2008.