Grape news archive – Page 111
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ArticleAmbassador visits Indian grape exporters
The Dutch ambassador has visited Indian grape export units in Maharashtra, raising hopes of an end to chlormequat concerns
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ArticleBrazilian association sets up headquarters
New trade association Brazil Fresh Produce (BFP) has set up headquarters in São Paulo as it looks to boost the country’s presence on the international fruit market.
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ArticleMadderson recognised for Lifetime Achievement Award
Industry veteran Brian Madderson received the Re:fresh Florette Lifetime Achievement Award to rapturous applause at the London ceremony on Thursday.
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ArticleIndian grape dispute ongoing
Although there are reports the Indian/EU grape crisis is easing, one exporter cannot see any light just yet
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ArticleSpanish crops in hail threat
High winds and hail at the weekend have been threatening Spanish grape, stonefruit and citrus crops.
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Israeli grape season begins
Israeli exporter Agrexco has reported that the first pickings of Early Sweet grapes took place this week,
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Innovation hits tomato aisle as unusual sources appear
I wonder how long it will be before we follow the US trend and see bog-standard green salad tomatoes on sale? Well, at least a
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Busy period to culminate next week at Re:fresh
By the time you read this, the UK electorate will have decided on a new government. It’s been a close-run campaign - too
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ArticleTrade rallies in grape ordeal
Swift action by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) and the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has put UK importers in a better position than their counterparts elsewhere in Europe on the import of Indian grapes containing residues of growth retardant chlormequat.
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ArticleChilean fruit exports fall
Chilean fruit exports have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments, despite growth in some categories.
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ArticleFPC fights to secure Indian grape deal
Fresh Produce Consortium awaiting response from Chemicals Regulation Directorate over UK-bound Indian table grapes
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Another fine mess red tape has got us into
Bureaucracy seems to have taken a swipe at the fresh produce industry this week, with the fate of many container-loads of
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ArticleIndian grape exporter appeals to EU states
Mumbai-based Euro Fruits has urged EU states to make temporary exception on MRLs to ‘save future’ of India’s grape industry
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ArticleIndian grape season under threat
The fate of hundreds of containers of Indian grapes hung in the balance this week, following an alert from the Indian ambassador to the EU that growth retardant chlormequat had been used on the crop.
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ARS makes botrytis research discovery
US scientists have discovered that a beneficial microbe may help protect table grapes from botrytis or grey mould.
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ArticleChilean exports back on track
The Chilean fruit industry is back up to full capacity after the devastating earthquake in February which severely disrupted the country’s export business.
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ArticleEgyptian grapes headed for early start
Unseasonable weather may help Egyptian grape exporters this season by bringing the start date forward
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ArticleIndian grape imports facing "legal issue"
EXCLUSIVE: Trade officials in Europe and India work to close legal loophole causing headache for importers and exporters
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ArticlePlantation to packing: Dole Fresh UK welcomes a new era
Few companies can boast as recognisable and relatable an image as Dole throughout the worldwide produce trade. Alex Lawson visits its British subsidiary, Dole Fresh UK, at its Dartford base to get the lowdown on a world beyond bananas and find out how the team is driving sales across the business
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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