Grape news archive – Page 115
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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
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ArticleChile shows pomegranate promise
Northern Chile has great potential as a producer of fresh pomegranates for export.
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ArticleDomestic sales boost Chinese grapes
Strong domestic pricing is making Chinese grape export difficult this season, despite yield growth
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ArticleKorean grapes closer to China access
Country could begin sending table grapes to China in 2011 following government's decision to speed up pest risk assessment
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ArticleTesco homes in on Asia
Tesco is urging Asian suppliers to get up to speed on international certification standards, as the retailer looks to boost its direct procurement strategy from the region.
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ArticleNamibia in EU grape deadlock
The Namibian government has refused to sign its Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU, leaving grape exporters facing a serious loss of trade preferences or a considerable increase in costs.
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ArticleGiumarra family seal grape deal
California grape breeder Giumarra Vineyards Corporation is opening up worldwide licensing of its ARRA grape varieties.
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ArticleSouth Africa launches three-way campaign
The South African fruit industry has launched a major campaign to support sales of stonefruit, top fruit and grapes in the UK.
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ArticleNew grape varieties arrive in Europe
UK company Mack takes delivery of first commercial volumes from 15-year project run by US company Giumarra