Grape news archive – Page 113
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Chilean blueberries face delays
Heavy rainfall in central Chile last week has delayed the start of the new blueberry and cherry seasons, pushing back the anticipated harvesting dates.
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Markets show the great diversity of produce trade
October was undoubtedly the month of the markets. Providing that all-important link between global agri-exporters and UK
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Capespan UK returns to profit
Capespan’s UK business has returned to profit in a tough trading environment after a restructure of the business.
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ArticleRecovery for Chilean table grapes
Exports are anticipated to return to normal this season after prolonged cold and rainy weather in 2009/10
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ArticleThe unsung brands of Britain’s wholesale trade
A brand can carve out a strong reputation, gain a loyal following and command a premium, but well-known fresh produce names are less apparent in the wholesale arena than they are in the rest of the grocery market. However, as Anna Sbuttoni reports, behind the scenes, brands built specifically for wholesale have become the backbone of the trade
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New export company to enter SA arena
South African exporter Afrifresh has decided to shed its top-fruit division in a move aimed at concentrating on the company‘s core business.
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ArticleStorms damage Italian grape crop
Hail and rains in the region of Puglia have reportedly damaged a proportion of the remaining crop, affecting key varieties
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ArticleKorea and Australia eye grape trade
South Korea and Australia are working to create import protocols to enable table grapes to be traded between the two countries
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ArticleEuropean Union denies grape deal
EU will not alter the maximum residue levels on the use of chlormequat after discussing the possibility of a temporary increase
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ArticleEU ignores Indian grape plea
Authorities have denied a crucial relaxation on residue laws which could see next year’s Indian grape season thrown into chaos once more.
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ArticleMack previews new ARRA grapes
Grape growers from every major producer country convened at the Fresh Produce Centre in Paddock Wood, Kent last week at an event to preview 18 new grape varieties arranged by Mack Multiples.
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ArticleProvisional clearance for Chinese grapes
Biosecurity Australia has given a provisional green light for Chinese table grape imports provided a range of quarantine conditions are met
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ArticleMack hosts ARRA grape preview
Newly developed ARRA grapes from Giumarra were on display at Mack Multiples' Fresh Produce Centre last week
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ArticleAustralian grapes clinch China access
The initialling of a protocol in Beijing has cleared the way for Australian grapes to enter China for the upcoming season
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Grapes take shape in southern hemisphere
Favourable weather conditions in the Southern Hemisphere look set to result in a larger table grape crop for the new season.
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ArticleCTGC deemed constitutional by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the California Table Grape Commission does not violate growers' constitutional rights, ending a 14-year legal battle
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ArticlePeru grape exports to Asia set to double
Peruvian grape shipments to Asia this 2010/11 season could be double the volume exported in 2008/09 thanks to rising production and a shift in export focus
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ArticleExport award for Italian grape company
Agricoper, one of Italy's leading table grape suppliers, has been recognised for its work in building sales to markets worldwide
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ArticleAirfreight industry takes off after a turbulent year
It has been a colourful 12 months for those who rely on flying fresh produce into the UK, with rising prices, strikes and a tax rethink topped off with a natural disaster in the shape of the Iceland volcanic ash cloud that famously grounded the sector back in April. Anna Sbuttoni asks what’s next for this fast-moving business
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ArticleChileans see fruit export rise
Chilean fruit sendings in 2009/10 rose by 2.9 per cent, buoyed by table grape, apple and kiwifruit growth and progress on emerging markets.