Grape news archive – Page 119
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ArticleIndian grapes make MRL progress
Indian grapes tested by the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) in the UK this year had no pesticide residues above maximum residue levels (MRLs), thanks to greatly improved residue-monitoring processes at source.
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ArticleCall for new grape association for Murcia
Asaja Murcia has called for the establishment of an interprofessional grape organisation to unite and aid the region’s producers
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Chilean growers tackle grape pest
Producers are working quickly to bring under control the presence of the Lobesia moth on certain vineyards
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ArticleCapespan signs huge Namibia deal
Capespan has been granted exclusive marketing rights for one of the largest grape farms in southern Africa.
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ArticleImpressive start for Capespan in Namibia
Capespan's Ronan Lennon has been impressed with the quality of the Namibian table grape crop
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ArticleNamibia hopes for vintage year
Namibia is expecting a vintage grape season with spiralling exports.
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ArticleOvercoming rainy days
South African grape exports have only just begun but some growers have already endured enough drama for one season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers about prospects for the upcoming months.
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Christmas cheer manifests itself in the produce isles
December has only just arrived, but there are already signs that the multiples have Christmas very much in mind, probably as
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ArticleGomez and Bartle win top Tesco awards
Tesco celebrated its inaugural Supplier & Grower Awards in London on November 20.
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ArticleHMI prosecutes Food City (Stourbridge)
Horticultural Marketing Inspections (HMI), part of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), has successfully prosecuted Food City (Stourbridge) Limited for displaying and selling sub-standard and incorrectly labelled fresh fruit and vegetables.
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SA grape export volumes "similar" this year
SATI has forecast that table grape volumes will remain on a par with the previous year during 2008/09
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ArticleKarsten Farms handed Tesco award
The South Africa-based grower has been named as Tesco's Southern Hemisphere grower of the year
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ArticleSector predicts stellar Chile grape deal
US importers are forecasting a “stellar” Chilean grape season, thanks to excellent quality fruit and improved US market conditions
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ArticleMoney-saving grape sizer in operation
A technological development in grape sizing in Africa could see huge savings on labour and increased productivity.
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ArticleSpecial packs for winning Namibian fruit
Capespan will be promoting prize-winning Namibian grapes in special packaging this season.
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Chilean fruit sendings forecast rise
Production of apples, pears and grapes from Chile are all forecast to rise in the 2008-09 crop year.
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ArticleMight of Morocco
Over the last few years, Morocco has worked hard to secure its reputation in the hearts and minds of UK importers as a reliable source of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the winter months - and this season will be no exception, as Laura Gould finds out
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ArticleCapespan welcomes first South African grape
Capespan’s first South African grape of the new season arrived this week.
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Growers warned on fruit pest
Growers are being warned about the increasing presence of the Light Brown Apple Moth in vineyards and orchards in the UK.
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Tough times for grape senders
The biggest test for the 2008-09 South African grape season will be achieving strong producer earnings, leading exporter Capespan has claimed.