Grape news archive – Page 104
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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
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ArticleNew packaging benefits grape exports
Infia's new range of packaging said to offer significant benefits in terms of product ventilation, particularly for table grapes
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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