Grape news archive – Page 107
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ArticleEgyptian season brings new promise
An uncharacteristically warm winter in Egypt has caused problems for some product and benefited others. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to key players as the country’s spring season produce makes its way to the UK marketplace
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Empty skies trigger produce shortages
The grounding of flights across Europe due to the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland last week is likely to leave supermarket shelves destitute of selected fresh produce items.
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Chilean grapes suffer browning berry
Problems with fruit condition are emerging in late-season white Chilean grape.
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ArticleMexican grapes on course to recover
Despite an anticipated slow start to the season, supplies are tipped to bounce back from last year’s shortfall
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ArticlePandol looks to grow UK market
California-based grape and stonefruit grower-exporter Pandol has hired a new director of global operations with a special UK focus.
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ArticleChilean quakes put shakes on turbulent grape sector
The grape industry has been dominated by information - and also by the lack of it - emanating from Chile in the wake of the country’s earthquakes this quarter. Disruptions in logistics, an unstable market and varying quality levels made for a challenging period. Alex Lawson reports
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Key business moves help Capespan navigate through new waters
When the Re:fresh judges selected Capespan as FPJ Importer of the Year for the second year in a row in 2009, it represented a real shot in the arm for the Sheerness-based firm. Laura Gould chats to managing director Ronan Lennon about the company’s achievements since scooping the gong last May and his views on the way the fresh produce landscape in the UK is shifting
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Wonky produce ban proposals quashed
An attempted revolt against new laws on the sale of misshapen produce in the EU has failed, with a ban on such products averted.
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ArticleA convenient way of life
Fresh produce companies are targeting the convenience sector with gusto and considerable successes are being achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Across the pond - plenty of food for thought in Florida
I have often heard it said that UK multiples have little to learn from their US counterparts when it comes to retailing fresh
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ArticleGrape importers give reassurance on supply
Wholesalers this week reported that their supplies of Chilean grapes were running short, but importers have been quick to reassure the marketplace.
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ArticleAdditional groups back Chile petition
US maritime union and Wal-Mart are supporting the temporary suspension of Chilean table grape import restrictions
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ArticleSugratwentythree grapes hit UK
The first shipment of a Capespan Gold-branded grape has reached UK shores ahead of a promising season.
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ArticleWhole Foods warns of Chile shortage
US-based retailer claims Chilean table grapes will be limited in supply through April following February’s earthquake
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleUniveg introduces Chilean Fairtrade grapes
Univeg Katopé UK has just launched the first Chilean Fairtrade grapes on the UK market
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Exotics and Fairtrade lines make their presence known
I have often wondered how much extra money Fairtrade producers get, but Fairtrade grape growers in South Africa have received
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ArticleTariffs up on Australian grapes
Australian table grape exports to Thailand are facing an increase in tariff rates after shipments exceeded a pre-arranged threshold
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ArticleFairtrade first for Univeg
Univeg has imported the first-ever Chilean Fairtrade grapes into the UK.
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ArticleUS ports petition for Chile reprieve
North-eastern ports call for a temporary suspension of restrictions on table grapes imported from earthquake-stricken Chile