Grape news archive – Page 118
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Grapes offer diabetes hope
A breakthrough study using grapes could prove to be a major step in tackling diabetes and weight issues.
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ArticleGrapes enjoy strong prices as options multiply
Strong prices and logistical conundrums have characterised the grape market this quarter, as suppliers look to Israel and North Africa for fruit. As suppliers pensively look ahead to what could be a challenging European season, Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleFirmly on home soil
Tenderstem broccoli has made quite a name for itself over the last five years since it was commercially introduced to UK supermarket shelves. With main growing areas situated in hot climes like Kenya, Morocco and Jordan, it is probably assumed that the high-end vegetable is not suited to production in this country. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds evidence to the contrary
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ArticlePurple potato offers cancer cure
A new variety of purple sweet potato, dubbed a ‘superfood’, has been touted as a cure for cancer.
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ArticleItalian table grape harvest begins
Harvesting begins slightly earlier than expected, with initial demand for the first consignments reported to be very good
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ArticleUncertainty for Italian grape exports
Exporters are unsure of what to expect when Italian grapes hit the market, amid a late Spanish season and the economic downturn
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ArticleEU Marketing Standards kick in
The new EU Marketing Standards allowing the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables comes into force today.
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Sector’s big issues in spotlight at Fruit Focus
The Forums at Fruit Focus 2009 will tackle the downturn in consumer spend, carbon footprinting of Britain’s orchards and adding biopesticides to extend the active ingredient range available to fruit growers.
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ArticleRunway or another
As the UK’s largest cargo-handling airport and a hub for produce coming into Europe, Heathrow has long been at the forefront of the perishables import business. But with concerns rising over the environment, costs and the site’s local impact, Alex Lawson visits some key produce players to see how they are coping through difficult times.
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ArticleAn Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleFrench serve up new campaign
French Summer Fruits (FSF) starts its UK marketing push next week by hosting a heavy-weight networking event at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
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ArticleGrape supplies in a squeeze
Availability of red and white grape on the UK market is tightening as different sources worldwide fail to dovetail as hoped.
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ArticleUK leads on Fairtrade sales
Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.
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ArticleCarving out an unlikely niche
For Italian table grape exporters, North America has never been a major priority, but for some it represents an important market
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ArticleGrape pesticide row continues
The MDRGF has finally responded to the federation of table grape producers’ accusations of “denigration” over its pesticide report
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ArticleLow demand hits Indian grape exports
Volumes shipped to Europe have fallen this year as the global economic crisis hits demand in India's key grape export market
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ArticleIndustry prepares for Fruit Focus
Market dynamics, consumer spend and produce quality are the core themes for the UK fruit and wine sector at Fruit Focus 2009.
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ArticleSecond year of Capespan Re:fresh success
The Re:fresh judges have selected Sheerness-based Capespan as FPJ Importer of the Year for the second successive year.
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ArticleStriking a fair deal
In the final part of our series on the Fairtrade supply chain, FPJ examines what is happening at retail level and what this means for the ethical brand.
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ArticleBig rise for Aus grape exports
Australia’s grape exporters are experiencing their best season in five years, according to Horticulture Australia Ltd