Grape news archive – Page 113
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ArticleRain hits Indian grapes and pomegranates
Heavy rain in India’s Maharashtra and Gujarat states has caused significant damage to grapes, pomegranates, mangoes and cashews
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ArticleSouth African grape season underway
Harvesting and packing has started in northern regions and the Orange River, with growers optimistic of a strong campaign
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ArticleStong RSA table grape season forecast
Crop estimates point to a good campaign ahead, although concerns remain over the recent strengthening of the rand
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ArticleHopes run high for handover to southern hemisphere
European stonefruit exporters endured a difficult summer in the UK market, due to immense pressure on prices. But with the handover to southern hemisphere supplies almost complete, category sources are in a more optimistic frame of mind. Laura Gould reports
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ArticlePristine Californian grape hits the UK
Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.
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ArticlePristine grape release for Mack in UK
Mack Multiples is the first to introduce the new large, crunchy Pristine table grape variety to the UK fresh produce market
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VOG scoops Macfrut gong
The VOG Association scooped the Grappolo d’Oro (Golden Grape Cluster) for export for its dedication to Italy’s fruit and vegetable sector at Macfrut, which was this year declared a success.
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ArticleTrade predicts table grape shortage
Supplies from the Southern Hemisphere are forecast to be scarce on the European market from November onwards
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ArticleMarco to expand US success
Packhouse solutions provider Marco will introduce its highly successful waste management system at the WGA Annual Convention
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ArticleThe Italian job
Italian production of table grapes is concentrated in the southern region of Apulia, around Bari and Taranto. Here, growers and exporters - many of which go back generations - are raising their game and adapting their offer to open up new markets. Anna Sbuttoni visited the area to find out where the UK fits in
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ArticleSA black grapes in export boom
Black seedless table grape consumption continues to grow on the continent and in the UK, and South African producers are rushing to meet demand for black seedless table grape with new plantings of Sugrathirteen variety, branded Midnight Beauty.
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ArticleStrong demand for Midnight Beauty
South African producers reportedly investing in new plantings of Sun World's proprietary variety Sugrathirteen
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ArticleCalifornia grapes step into the breach
The UK and European markets are opening up nicely for California grapes this year as key regional producers struggle to meet demand
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ArticleChilean frosts impact new season fruit
Table grape and stonefruit suppliers in northern Chile remain on high alert as further frosts are predicted to hit this weekend
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ArticleCentralised thinking
The Vale of Evesham has the whole package when it comes to the fresh produce trade, with seed manufacturers, growers, prepared facilities, packers, suppliers and haulage companies all working together to make up the West Midlands’ fruit and vegetable hub. But has Evesham moved with the times? Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out
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Clifton opens up grape operations
Clifton Nurseries has opened up its grape crops for picking as it challenges its patrons to pick until the vines are empty.
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ArticleKey role discovered for grapes
Grapes may play a key role in fighting against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, inflammation and dental problems, new research has shown.
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New resistant grapes tested
Scientists in the US have stepped up their efforts to improve grapes’ ability to deal with the cold in new trials.
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ArticlePositivity shines through weak grape market
A remarkably weak market has characterised the start of the European grape season so far, as consumption remains static and the sector stable. Suppliers are still confident, however, that prices will pick up in the coming months. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleItalian grapes under pressure
Low prices and higher input costs forcing country's table grape growers to sell fruit below cost of production, warns Cia