Grape news archive – Page 104
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry season kicks off
The Israeli strawberry season is underway with the Yuval and Orly varieties already reaching the UK supermarkets.
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ArticleAustralian grapes on market maintenance mission
As the Australian grape season fast approaches, the industry is bidding to maintain access to key markets and keep disease pressures under control
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ArticleCalifornian grape stocks up
Stocks of table grapes in California are 67 per cent up on last year, according to the latest figures released by the US department of agriculture.
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ArticleMorrisons takes direct route in South Africa
Morrisons has revamped its South African supply arrangements as it steps up its global direct sourcing policy.
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ArticleChilean growers driven to raisins
Rising export costs and high raisin prices are likely to push more Chilean grape growers to processing this season
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ArticleGrowth in early Australian grapes
Production in Western Australia and the Northern Territory is pushing the Australian grape season back
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ArticleFrosty temperatures hold back Chilean blueberries
Gabriel Ormeño, president of the blueberry committee of Chilean producers’ federation Fedefruta, has moved to counter recent press reports that the season is suffering severe delays due to heavy rainfall.
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Chilean blueberries face delays
Heavy rainfall in central Chile last week has delayed the start of the new blueberry and cherry seasons, pushing back the anticipated harvesting dates.
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Markets show the great diversity of produce trade
October was undoubtedly the month of the markets. Providing that all-important link between global agri-exporters and UK
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Capespan UK returns to profit
Capespan’s UK business has returned to profit in a tough trading environment after a restructure of the business.
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ArticleRecovery for Chilean table grapes
Exports are anticipated to return to normal this season after prolonged cold and rainy weather in 2009/10
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ArticleThe unsung brands of Britain’s wholesale trade
A brand can carve out a strong reputation, gain a loyal following and command a premium, but well-known fresh produce names are less apparent in the wholesale arena than they are in the rest of the grocery market. However, as Anna Sbuttoni reports, behind the scenes, brands built specifically for wholesale have become the backbone of the trade
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New export company to enter SA arena
South African exporter Afrifresh has decided to shed its top-fruit division in a move aimed at concentrating on the company‘s core business.
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ArticleStorms damage Italian grape crop
Hail and rains in the region of Puglia have reportedly damaged a proportion of the remaining crop, affecting key varieties
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ArticleKorea and Australia eye grape trade
South Korea and Australia are working to create import protocols to enable table grapes to be traded between the two countries
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ArticleEuropean Union denies grape deal
EU will not alter the maximum residue levels on the use of chlormequat after discussing the possibility of a temporary increase
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ArticleEU ignores Indian grape plea
Authorities have denied a crucial relaxation on residue laws which could see next year’s Indian grape season thrown into chaos once more.
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ArticleMack previews new ARRA grapes
Grape growers from every major producer country convened at the Fresh Produce Centre in Paddock Wood, Kent last week at an event to preview 18 new grape varieties arranged by Mack Multiples.
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ArticleProvisional clearance for Chinese grapes
Biosecurity Australia has given a provisional green light for Chinese table grape imports provided a range of quarantine conditions are met
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ArticleMack hosts ARRA grape preview
Newly developed ARRA grapes from Giumarra were on display at Mack Multiples' Fresh Produce Centre last week