Grape news archive – Page 103
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ArticleSouth Africa counts rain cost
The South African table grape export crop could be as much as five million cartons lower following damage by rain in some of the production regions.
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ArticleWeather hampers Australian grape production
Table grape losses, due to rains and heavy flooding in eastern parts of Australia, could lead to a decrease in exports this year
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ArticleIndian grape registrations rise
The number of Indian grape growers registering to export to Europe rose in 2010, despite 2009's disastrous deal.
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Solid table grape season for Peru
The volume and value of Peru’s 2010/11 table grape sendings to date have exceeded figures for last season
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ArticleSouth African grape forecast falls
The South African table grape export crop could be as much as 5m cartons lower following damage by rain in some production regions
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ArticleSouth African grapes hit by rain
South African table grape growers in the early production regions are counting the cost as rain affected production in the Northern regions, the Orange River and parts of the Western Cape.
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ArticleRains dent RSA grape expectations
South African table grape growers are counting the cost as rain impacts northern regions, the Orange River and parts of the Western Cape
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ArticleAustralian table grapes gear up for China
Officials form the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service have begun inspecting more than 200 table grape operations in preparation for that country’s first season exporting grapes to the Chinese mainland
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ArticleIndian EU grape export registrations rise
The number of Indian grape growers registering to export to Europe rose in 2010, despite 2009's disastrous deal
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ArticleTough season for Orange River grapes
Difficult campaign for Orange River grape growers as events on both sides of the ocean disrupt their season, but shipments of South African stonefruit are ahead of schedule
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ArticleFlood damages West Australian grapes
Table grape growers will be amongst those counting the costs after heavy flooding in Western Australia devastated crops and left hundreds of people homeless
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Spanish fret over crop damage
Low temperatures and frosts across Spain over recent days have caused concern among the country’s fresh produce sector over possible damage to late year crops, with one report already indicating losses among artichoke producers.
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ArticleCapespan gives Christmas donations
The Capespan Foundation has donned its Santa hat and delivered presents to children in rural pre-schools in Namibia.
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box of fruit is for life, not just for Christmas
Christmas has come around as quickly as ever and there is an inevitable focus on the wide range of festive lines aiming to
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ArticleSlow start for Indian grape deal
Post-monsoon rains have delayed the start of the table grape season in India with low volumes arriving in markets in Maharashta state
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ArticleEarly South African grape exports climb
South African grape exports are progressing well ahead of last season, but the total crop is forecast to be smaller.
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ArticleIndia steps up residue monitoring
India is ramping up its residue monitoring of table grapes following the detection of the growth hormone CCC in Europe last year
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ArticleEarly South African grape exports climb
The country's table grape exports are progressing well ahead of the previous campaign, although the total crop will be smaller
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ArticleFresh produce growers add a little more sparkle
Although in its infancy, the English sparking wine industry is booming. Hard work, passion, determination and collaboration have recently won the industry many awards and now it is giving Champagne a run for its money. Elizabeth O’Keefe examines whether vineyard production is a viable diversification option for fruit and vegetable growers
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ArticleSupply squeeze hits UK market in run up to festive period
The grape category has tightened dramatically, but fears for a hole in the market and the need to airfreight emergency volumes from South Africa and Namibia have not materialised. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of one of the busiest times of year