Grape news archive – Page 116
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ArticleIcy weather benefits the Cape
A cold spell of icy weather in South Africa’s Cape region is proving beneficial to grape and deciduous fruit growers in the early stages of winter and helping citrus fruit.
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Saudi grapes coming to Holland
Dutch importer Royal van Namen (RvN) is to bring in its first Saudi Arabian grapes this season.
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ArticleOrganic airfreight debate launched
UK organic body The Soil Association has today launched its airfreight consultation to look at ways of reducing the impact of organic airfreight.
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Murcia counts the cost
Growers, insurers and the regional authorities have valued total losses following strong winds, rain and hail in the region in March.
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ArticleSuper challenge for super foods
Berries, alongside a growing list of fresh and processed products, are shortly to come under the legal microscope over their 'superfood' status.
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Mexican grapes set to bounce back
Mexican grape production is bouncing back this year after poor weather conditions in 2006, with increased volumes and quality.
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ArticleGrapes can prevent diabetes onset
A new study from the US has revealed that consuming grapes may protect against diabetes, by preventing the destruction of insulin-producing cells.
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ArticleLate start fails to deter Egypt
The Egyptian grape season is running about four to five days late on last year, due to unseasonable weather in April, but massive growth is still expected again this year.
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South African fined for fruit export fraud
South African businessman Francois Heyns has been fined R50,000 for defrauding two European companies on fruit export deals.
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ArticleIsraeli grape kicks off one week early
Israeli exporter Agrexco reports that the grape season will start one week earlier than usual with the first arrivals due in to the UK this Wednesday.
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ArticleM&S furthers pesticide pledge
Marks & Spencer has announced it will prohibit a further 10 pesticides worldwide as part of its industry-leading position on pesticide reduction.
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Sun shines on Del Monte
Del Monte is revitalising its prepared fruit offer with the launch of Sun Ripened Fruits.
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ArticleCapespan back in the groove
Capespan UK’s annual results for 2006 - out this week - show a return to form for the importer after a difficult year in 2005.
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ArticleCover your tracks
Unless you have spent the last few months living in a cave - which, incidentally, would be a very environmentally friendly mode of existence - then the notion of a carbon footprint will hardly be an alien concept. Laura Gould takes a look at what the UK produce industry is doing to reduce the size of its own tread - and also considers how our environmental decisions could impact on growers further afield.
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ESP has groundbreaking pack solution
Evesham Specialist Packaging (ESP) has worked with its suppliers to develop a ground-breaking recycled, compostable packaging solution for fresh produce.
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Summer fruit push for Israel
Israel is launching a summer fruit promotional campaign in Europe for the first time.
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ArticleA window of opportunity for Egyptian grape industry
Egyptian table grapes are set for another great season, with exports to the UK reaching an all-time high. But with the increase in production and expansion of the industry comes inevitable concerns. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to the key players in the Egyptian grape business to find out if all is as good as it seems.
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Haygrove teams up with VOEN
Haygrove has joined forces with VOEN, the tree and grape covering manufacturers.
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Stonefruit crops stricken
Spanish stonefruit growers in Murcia are concerned that high winds in March and a brief localised hailstorm on April 6 have damaged 30 per cent of their crops.
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ArticleHaygrove to market new coverings
Haygrove has joined forces with VOEN, the tree and grape covering manufacturers.