Grape news archive – Page 116
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ArticleEarly grape success
Growers and shippers from South Africa and Namibia are pleased with the good start to this year’s grape harvest. Favourable growing conditions and a market short of supply prior to Christmas have seen an increase in airfreighting of the earliest grapes and growers are receiving very good prices for this first fruit of the season. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa
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Christmas comes early in the supermarket aisles
There is plenty of evidence on the retail shelves this week that winter has arrived and that Christmas is not far
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Budgens reports own-brand success
Convenience retailer Budgens has seen double-digit growth on some own-brand product lines as it continues to develop its own-brand range.
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ArticleGold Flame grapes arrive in UK
The first airfreighted Capespan Gold Flame grapes from South Africa arrived in the UK on Wednesday.
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ArticleMorocco in growth mode
When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports
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Hadlow students on parade at annual Lord Mayor's show
Students from Hadlow’s Faculty of Horticulture had the experience of a lifetime taking part in this year’s Lord
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ArticleGrape Commission offers teacher grants
The California Table Grape Commission is offering funding as part of its 'Innovation in Teaching' programme
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ArticleImagination Farms launches grape cups
Delano Farms will supply the conventional and organic red seedless table grapes to be marketed in the US under the Disney Garden banner
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ArticleSoft spot for berries in the run-up to Christmas
Soft-fruit supplies have now made the switch from the UK to sources in Europe and further afield, so what is in store for the category in the run-up to Christmas? So far, suppliers are reporting a mixed bag and many fear that heavy discounting at the retailers will continue through the festive period. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleAustralian grape fears unfounded
An Australian table grape expert believes the Sunraysia region’s recent heatwave won’t affect crop volumes dramatically
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ArticleNamibian grape centre opened
The Namibian Grape Company (NGC) has opened a pre-school educational resource centre for the children of its employees in Aussenkehr.
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ArticleGrape supply drama
The grape market is struggling desperately as supplies of red and white seedless from Brazil come to a premature end.
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ArticleHeat threatens Sunraysia grapes
A spell of very hot temperatures has raised concerns for table grape growers in Australia’s Sunraysia region
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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.