Grape news archive – Page 115
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Fresh cut takes centre stage in the summer of sunshine
The mass of summer fruit combined with the spell of hot weather must have been a blessing for the expanding fresh-cut sector.
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ArticleJack Pandol dies, aged 87
US fresh produce innovator Jack Pandol Senior has passed away at his home in California aged 87.
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ArticleSA grapefruit battles through
The first campaign to support sales of South African grapefruit in the UK since deregulation is underway and showing early uplifts in sales - in spite of difficult conditions for the fruit during the first half of the 2010 season.
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ArticleTrucker strikes ease off in Greece
Greek grape exporters have suffered over the last week from the trucker strike, but things appear to be returning to normal
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ArticleMack Multiples inks 10-year grape deal
Mack Multiples have announced the signing of a new 10-year grape deal with the Volcani research institution in Israel.
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ArticleAustralian grapes poised for China access
With the signing of a protocol scheduled for August, Australia’s grape industry is hoping to make its first direct shipments to China this season
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ArticleHave melon sales run out of juice?
Melons have hit the mainstream and are no longer considered the luxury exotic that they once were, but how can the sector grow consumption and take the category forward when margins have been squeezed to the point where many are reconsidering their options? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleIndian grape exporters count cost
The chlormequat dispute with the EU over chemical residue levels has cost the Indian grape industry dearly
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Indian grape exporters count chlormequat cost
The chlormequat dispute with the EU over chemical residue levels has cost the Indian grape industry heavily.
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ArticleFresh sales drive Budgens forward
Budgens strategy of driving fresh sales has had a major impact in the overall market and in many cases has out-performed the market place, according to the data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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ArticleChilean avos face frost problems
Unseasonably cold temperatures across the most southerly countries of South America are threatening some crops and boosting production of others.
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ArticleCalifornia grape season a late bloomer
California’s grape season may be running behind schedule, but the crop is likely to finish with a bang as it hits a new record
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ArticlePandol pushing grape-antioxidant link
Group initiates drive to inform consumers of table grape link to 'super-antioxidant' resveratrol
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ArticleGrape from Spain: late but in shape
Spanish seedless grape production for the UK market in the south-eastern region of Murcia is running up to 20 days late.
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ArticleFresh-cut fruit makes a colourful comeback
After nearly two years of category domination by value lines, the fresh-cut sector is reawakening and injecting some much needed colour into the prepared fruit offer. Elizabeth O’Keefe gauges the mood among producers in the sector
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ArticleItalian grapes "up to ten days late"
Harvesting in main region of Puglia now likely to get going in week 29, but fears of a clash with delayed Spanish fruit remain
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ArticleMurcia grape forecast positive
Good crop expected this year in Spanish region, although start of campaign likely to be delayed by 20 days
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ArticleProduce sales unabated after England exit
As the England football team’s hopes were dashed, fears that the produce industry could see a fall in its phenomenal cross-category sales proved unfounded.
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ArticleDole South Africa unveils grape plans
Dole South Africa has released details about its new series of grape cultivars to be marketed under the Mando brand.
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ArticleDole South Africa breaks grape silence
Dole South Africa has for the first time released details about its new series of grape cultivars which are marketed under the Mando brand