Grape news archive – Page 113
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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
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Fairtrade moves forward as category shows resistance
The rise of Fairtrade has been one of the biggest success stories in the produce industry in the last two decades. With the recent addition of melons to the Fairtrade offer, coupled with the category’s strength in the face of the recession and an impressive line-up at its conference, 2009 was a positive year for the Fairtrade Foundation. Alex Lawson caught up with executive director Harriet Lamb to find out more
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ArticleMexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues
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ArticleRed Globes subject to import regulations
The table grape will no longer feature on the USDA’s list of varieties exempt from inspection and certification prior to import
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ArticleBrazilians focus on Red Niagara
Brazilian producers are to launch a new grape to the world at Fruit Logistica as they look to replicate the success the fruit has had in the domestic market.
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ArticleBrazil unveils Red Niagara grape
The new variety’s official launch onto the international market will take place during Fruit Logistica 2010
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ArticleProduce sector seeks out opportunities in shifting foodservice landscape
The foodservice landscape has changed almost beyond recognition in the last 18 months, with consumers rethinking their spending, cut-throat promotions on the high street and some of the toughest trading conditions for suppliers. However, this has given the sector the opportunity to reposition itself. So what can suppliers and operators expect from 2010? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleAustralian table grape industry battles on
The detection of a single fruit fly in Mildura 10 days ago was a blow to struggling grape growers, but all is not lost
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ArticleAustralian grapes target China
A new report says Australian table grape exporters could see increased orders from Hong Kong, but mainland China remains a top priority
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Peru records grape success
Sales of table grapes from the South American nation last year reached their highest level since 2005
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Veggie supplies still getting through despite big freeze
Despite the big freeze, it seems as if our daily portion of green vegetables has, in general, been getting through to the
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ArticleFruit fly detected in Mildura
A fruit fly outbreak has put the start of Australia's Mildura table grape export season at risk
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ArticleAustralian grape growers sweating
The latest heat wave across south eastern Australia has compounded table grape grower concerns
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ArticleChile prices riding high
Limited supplies of grapes to the US and cherries to Europe from Chile have meant early prices have been riding high.
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ArticleGrape sector battles source-switch struggle
What had been a fairly docile market sprang to life in the last quarter, as a severe shortage in Brazilian product caused major headaches for UK importers and triggered a swift turn towards sources in Africa. Alex Lawson reports
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Research backs pomegranate powers
Research from the US has found that eating pomegranates, which contain anti-aromatase phytochemicals, reduces the incidence of hormone-dependent breast cancer.
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ArticleGrapefruit joins RSA campaign
The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) is joining forces with the country’s deciduous fruit and grape sectors for this year’s Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign.
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Asda slashing produce prices
Asda announced on Tuesday that it is introducing its broadest price rollback for a decade, cutting prices on core produce lines such as potatoes, grapes and bananas as well as almost 3,600 other lines.