Grape news archive – Page 103
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ArticleItalian fruit shapes up well for summer
The Italian summer fruit offer is coming onto the market, with stonefruit leading the way towards the end of May. Italy’s quality is unquestionable, but with competition from other sources will the country continue to hold its own this summer? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleRSA grapes to debut in Japan
South Africa has sent its first ever shipment of grapes to Japan, marking the end of a 30-year battle to gain access to this market
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ArticleDisappointing grape season winds down
Only small volumes of seeded grapes will be packed in South Africa’s late grape growing regions next week, bringing a disappointing season to a close
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Hispa strikes a deal with Staay
Dutch firms Hispa Fruit and Staay Food Group have reached a deal whereby Staay is taking over 70 per cent of the shares in Hispa Fruit.
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ArticleOptimism over Australian grapes to China
Prospects for Australian table grape exports to China look promising after the inaugural consignment arrived without a hitch
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Peru grape exports ‘set to double’
Table grape exports are forecast to grow by 25 per cent next season and could double over next five years
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ArticleKorea opens to Peruvian grapes
The Peruvian table grape industry has secured a major breakthrough by winning access to South Korea
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ArticleIsraeli grapes on their way
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced the start of its grape campaign this week with first arrivals due in Europe on 25 May.
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ArticleAsia on the radar for Peruvian grapes
Peru’s table grape industry is reflecting on a vintage year for exports to Asia, and eyeing future growth in the region
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ArticleIndian grape exports to EU halve
Indian grape exports to the European Union (EU) this year fell by 50 per cent, compared to the previous, with growers choosing to sell on the domestic market after difficulties accessing markets in Europe last season.
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ArticleFirst arrival of Australian grapes in China
Following six years of struggle, Australian table grapes have finally landed on Chinese soil
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ArticleGrape season underway for Agrexco
Some 1,800 tonnes are expected to be shipped by the Israeli marketer this campaign
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ArticleSupplies run tight as fruit is hit by weather problems
It has been a tough quarter for producers, with issues affecting a number of key growing regions. Despite that sales figures show market growth for the category as a whole. Alex Lawson looks at the international market and its key players
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Chilean table grape exports increase
The US, Europe and the Middle East rank as the leading destinations for Chilean Thompson Seedless, Red Globe and Crimson Seedless grapes this season.
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Indian grape exports plummet
Exports of Indian table grapes to the EU have fallen by 50 per cent this season with growers choosing to sell more produce on the domestic market
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ArticleChile records table grape growth
The US, Europe and the Middle East rank as the leading destinations for Chilean Thompson Seedless, Red Globe and Crimson Seedless grapes this season
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Trade boost for Chile's main port
Fruit shipments from the Terminal Pacífico Sur at Chile’s Port of Valparaíso have risen by 33 per cent during the first three months of 2011, according to a report by El Mercurio de Valparaíso.
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ArticleAustralia welcomes Peru grape proposal
A Peruvian proposal to export table grapes to Australia has met a better reception than a recent Chilean attempt
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ArticleAustralian grape deal sours in China
Australian grapes have run into trouble in the China market in a season characterised by higher costs and lower quality
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ArticleIndia looks to harness potential
Although India is the second-largest producer of fruit and vegetables in the world and fast becoming a force to be reckoned with, the UK still takes only a small volume of fruit from the country. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at the possibilities surrounding the Indian fresh produce industry hot on the heels of Fresh Produce India 2011