Grape news archive – Page 112
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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
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Peru returning to form
Growth in table grape and asparagus shipments boosted Peru’s agro-export sales during the month of January
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ArticleSouth Africa pushes fruit basket
South Africa has its very own fruit basket in the shape of the Western Cape, where apples and pears, plums, peaches and nectarines and table grapes make up the main lines grown for the UK market. At the same time, the region’s striking natural beauty is still relatively undiscovered by UK tourists. This connection has, for the second time this year, been the basis of the Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign. So now that supplies are in full swing, how are growers and exporters making sure they remain at the top of their game? Anna Sbuttoni reports from South Africa
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ArticleChileans update on earthquake impact
The effects of the weekend’s earthquake on the Chilean fresh fruit industry are extremely mixed, as producers and exporters continue to assess damage in production areas in southern and central regions of the country.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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5 A DAY message hits home as new packaging makes splash
5 A DAY has become firmly established in the public’s mind, with the message appearing in various forms. However, for
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ArticleFlorette invests in fruit TV campaign
Prepared produce brand Florette has made a massive £3 million investment in a TV ad campaign for its prepared fruit lines, set to go live next week.
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ArticleAustralia releases IRA on Chinese grapes
Biosecurity Australia wants feedback on the draft of its import risk analysis of Chinese table grapes released today
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.
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ArticlePeru posts bumper grape result
Table grape sendings from the Andean nation rose by 134 per cent in value last year with fruit reaching 50 countries worldwide
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Disappointing sales for Brazilian fruit
IBRAF reported “disappointing” sales for Brazilian fruit last year, but hopes are high for this year.
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ArticleAustralian grapes near Thai trigger
Thai tariffs on imported Australian table grapes will soon double, with the FTA trigger level approaching
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ArticleTrade Waves signals five-year plan
Egyptian grape specialist Trade Waves is optimistic about the year ahead and has set out a five-year plan to redevelop land in the North African country to counter water issues and increase production.
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ArticleFNPRT loses complaint against MDRGF
The French federation of table grape producers has been condemned for its attack on MDRGF over the latter’s pesticide residue report
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ArticleKarsten Group finishes grape harvest
The Orange River table grape harvest has been completed, with the group reporting on a successful campaign
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ArticleRed Globes regain MO exemption
The table grape variety will no longer be subject to USDA marketing order regulations in order to gain access to the US
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ArticleWinter chill research urged
Research into the importance of winter chill to fruit production is needed urgently.
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ArticleNamibia reports healthy grape sales
Favourable weather conditions have boosted grape production in the southern African country, aiding exports to China
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Retailers making most of technological advances
Advanced technology continues to make its mark at retail level. Marks & Spencer has come up with an idea that opens up a whole