Grape news archive – Page 116
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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.
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ArticleTrade predicts table grape shortage
Supplies from the Southern Hemisphere are forecast to be scarce on the European market from November onwards
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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