Grape news archive – Page 112
-
ArticleThe Co-operative takes hands on approach to fruit supply
Getting a product from soil to store is becoming ever more planned and precise as those at the most successful end of the fresh produce industry look to follow in the steps of the ultra-savvy FMCG sector. In order to deal with this, vertically integrated supply chains are proving increasingly attractive in supermarket supply. Alex Lawson visited Highland Court Farms in Kent to discover how The Co-operative might just have stolen a march
-
Article
Retailers mix and match with shoppers spoilt for choice
Consumers will have already got the taste for strawberries by the time Wimbledon fortnight arrives. In fact the shelves have
-
ArticleSouth African grape exports down in 2011
For the first time in years, South African table grape exports have dropped significantly, with growers counting the cost
-
Article
Dole SA producer shot dead in Egypt
A table grape producer from South Africa working for leading fresh produce marketer Dole has been shot dead during what is believed to have been an ambush on a road some 50 miles outside the Egyptian capital Cairo.
-
ArticleBeale launches Corefresh
A fresh produce veteran has set up a new company that aims to shorten the supply chain and benefit the environment.
-
ArticleDole SA producer shot dead in Egypt
South African group attacked during technical visit to grape production area some 80km north-east of Egyptian capital Cairo
-
ArticleGrape sales suffer during tricky period for supplies
The grape market is experiencing mixed fortunes, with value sales up but volumes falling significantly as shoppers reduce their spend in the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector that is recovering from a series of setbacks
-
ArticleGrape congress draws closer
Top industry experts will lead Global Table Grape Congress delegates in debate over the latest topics and key developments in the world of table grapes.
-
ArticleGTGC details revealed
Experts from across global table grape sector confirm participation in Global Table Grape Congress
-
ArticleJoin table grape leaders in South Africa
Register online before 24 June to benefit from an exclusive 20 per cent saving on the full delegate fee for the first Global Table Grape Congress on 27-29 July
-
ArticleItalian fruit shapes up well for summer
The Italian summer fruit offer is coming onto the market, with stonefruit leading the way towards the end of May. Italy’s quality is unquestionable, but with competition from other sources will the country continue to hold its own this summer? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
-
ArticleRSA grapes to debut in Japan
South Africa has sent its first ever shipment of grapes to Japan, marking the end of a 30-year battle to gain access to this market
-
ArticleDisappointing grape season winds down
Only small volumes of seeded grapes will be packed in South Africa’s late grape growing regions next week, bringing a disappointing season to a close
-
Article
Hispa strikes a deal with Staay
Dutch firms Hispa Fruit and Staay Food Group have reached a deal whereby Staay is taking over 70 per cent of the shares in Hispa Fruit.
-
ArticleOptimism over Australian grapes to China
Prospects for Australian table grape exports to China look promising after the inaugural consignment arrived without a hitch
-
Article
Peru grape exports ‘set to double’
Table grape exports are forecast to grow by 25 per cent next season and could double over next five years
-
ArticleKorea opens to Peruvian grapes
The Peruvian table grape industry has secured a major breakthrough by winning access to South Korea
-
ArticleIsraeli grapes on their way
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced the start of its grape campaign this week with first arrivals due in Europe on 25 May.
-
ArticleAsia on the radar for Peruvian grapes
Peru’s table grape industry is reflecting on a vintage year for exports to Asia, and eyeing future growth in the region
-
ArticleIndian grape exports to EU halve
Indian grape exports to the European Union (EU) this year fell by 50 per cent, compared to the previous, with growers choosing to sell on the domestic market after difficulties accessing markets in Europe last season.