Grape news archive – Page 119

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    Sector’s big issues in spotlight at Fruit Focus

    2009-06-30T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Runway or another
    Article

    Runway or another

    2009-06-26T09:19:14Z

    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.

  • An Israeli summer basket
    Article

    An Israeli summer basket

    2009-06-26T09:19:08Z

    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.

  • A new logo has been devised for the campaign
    Article

    French serve up new campaign

    2009-06-20T10:01:01Z

    French Summer Fruits (FSF) starts its UK marketing push next week by hosting a heavy-weight networking event at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

  • Grape supplies in a squeeze
    Article

    Grape supplies in a squeeze

    2009-06-15T14:01:01Z

    Availability of red and white grape on the UK market is tightening as different sources worldwide fail to dovetail as hoped.

  • Bananas are still leading Fairtrade sales
    Article

    UK leads on Fairtrade sales

    2009-06-15T12:01:01Z

    Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.

  • Italian grapes Paganini
    Article

    Carving out an unlikely niche

    2009-06-11T11:26:45Z

    For Italian table grape exporters, North America has never been a major priority, but for some it represents an important market

  • French grapes
    Article

    Grape pesticide row continues

    2009-06-10T11:02:53Z

    The MDRGF has finally responded to the federation of table grape producers’ accusations of “denigration” over its pesticide report

  • Indian grapes
    Article

    Low demand hits Indian grape exports

    2009-06-09T16:49:48Z

    Volumes shipped to Europe have fallen this year as the global economic crisis hits demand in India's key grape export market

  • Demonstrations at last year's show
    Article

    Industry prepares for Fruit Focus

    2009-06-02T12:01:01Z

    Market dynamics, consumer spend and produce quality are the core themes for the UK fruit and wine sector at Fruit Focus 2009.

  • Second year of Capespan Re:fresh success
    Article

    Second year of Capespan Re:fresh success

    2009-05-29T10:01:02Z

    The Re:fresh judges have selected Sheerness-based Capespan as FPJ Importer of the Year for the second successive year.

  • Striking a fair deal
    Article

    Striking a fair deal

    2009-05-29T09:34:20Z

    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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    Article

    Big rise for Aus grape exports

    2009-05-29T01:09:21Z

    Australia’s grape exporters are experiencing their best season in five years, according to Horticulture Australia Ltd

  • Article

    USDA withdraws grape proposal

    2009-05-28T12:39:39Z

    The proposed amendment of US standards for grades of table grapes raised concerns over the marketability of the fruit

  • Growers achieved a good price for Indian grapes this season
    Article

    India buoyant despite grape slip

    2009-05-23T09:01:01Z

    Indian grape exports to Europe fell by six per cent in 2009, but quality and price improvement left the industry happy with the season.

  • Geoff Chappell, third from left, with colleague David Maris, left, and families, at the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight
    Article

    Commitment from the UK

    2009-05-22T09:23:36Z

    The second of FPJ’s three-part series on the Fairtrade supply chain turns the spotlight on ethical suppliers and what their offer has meant for the UK market.

  • Are shoppers struggling to get their 5 A DAY?
    Article

    5 A DAY in price pressure

    2009-05-22T09:01:01Z

    The world Cancer Research Fund is countering claims that credit-crunched consumers can no longer afford to eat their 5 A DAY with penny-pinching menu suggestions.

  • Harvestmark
    Article

    Grape producers turn to HarvestMark

    2009-05-21T15:37:18Z

    Leading table grape groups in the US have opted to use YottaMark's produce traceability solution with their produce

  • Article

    Aus grapes face carton shortage

    2009-05-21T02:46:53Z

    Australian table grape exports have hit a snag with a shortage of polystyrene cartons

  • MTEX grapes
    Article

    Israeli grape arrivals expected soon

    2009-05-12T10:52:13Z

    The first arrivals of Israeli grapes are expected shortly, says MTEX, commencing with the Early Sweet variety