Grape news archive – Page 122

  • Luis Schmidt
    Article

    Chilean fruit leaders attack government

    2006-04-19T11:01:00Z

    Chilean fruit leaders have joined in a chorus of calls on the country’s new president Michelle Bachelet to open up her coffers to a wider group of industries.

  • Article

    New red seedless grape revealed

    2006-04-18T09:01:02Z

    US researchers have developed a new red grape to fill the gap between Flame Seedless and Crimson Seedless.

  • Article

    Murcia co-op merger

    2006-04-14T14:01:00Z

    Eight co-operatives in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia are joining forces.

  • Gomez secures quality
    Article

    Gomez secures quality

    2006-04-13T18:45:33Z

    If you are going to create an innovative new product concept for the fresh produce sector, you are going to need an innovative marketing campaign to help it achieve full potential. Gomez has done just that with its Gomez Reserv range, and the icing on top of the cake is that it did it all off its own back. Ed Bedington reports.

  • Cyprus adapts approach
    Article

    Cyprus adapts approach

    2006-04-13T18:43:35Z

    Fresh produce exports from Cyprus have fallen sharply in recent years. The necessary technical expertise is there in abundance but can the sector face up to the marketing demands of the 21st century? Elspeth Waters visited the island to determine the status quo, and report separately on the citrus, potato, veg and herb sectors.

  • Indian grapes set sail
    Article

    Indian grapes set sail

    2006-04-07T15:00:59Z

    The first Indian grapes of the season are on the water and due to arrive in the UK next week.

  • Burgess family hits 60
    Article

    Burgess family hits 60

    2006-03-23T17:18:45Z

    How the Burgess family have responded to the changing face of the UK fresh produce industry over the last 60 years is a glowing example of the art of adaptation, bringing not just growth but a major impact on how producers and packers came to terms with the path they should follow during times of great change.

  • Approval for EU export promotion
    Article

    Approval for EU export promotion

    2006-03-21T16:00:59Z

    The European Commission has approved measures to promote French and Italian fresh produce in third countries.

  • Esther Gómez honoured
    Article

    Esther Gómez honoured

    2006-03-18T16:01:02Z

    Esther Gómez, director of the Murcian company Frutas Esther, has won the Female Entrepreneur of 2006 award from the Spanish Federation of Rural Women, Femur.

  • Retail fanfare for Fairtrade Fortnight
    Article

    Retail fanfare for Fairtrade Fortnight

    2006-03-10T10:01:00Z

    Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week with the major retailers pledging further commitment to the cause and undertaking significant in-store activity.

  • Full shelves, but for how much longer?
    Article

    Suppliers price backlash

    2006-03-10T08:01:00Z

    Growers and suppliers are beginning to speak out against retail pricing, as competition authorities consider a full investigation.

  • Fairtrade fair world
    Article

    Fairtrade fair world

    2006-03-02T17:04:52Z

    Demand for Fairtrade products is at an all-time high but many supporters believe more can still be achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Grape gap opens up
    Article

    Grape gap opens up

    2006-02-25T08:01:00Z

    Two of the biggest southern hemisphere exporters are facing difficult times as both South African and Chilean senders cope with an assortment of power cuts, currency issues and the fall out from unseasonable weather.

  • Fernandez hangs up his skates
    Article

    Fernandez hangs up his skates

    2006-02-24T10:01:01Z

    Spanish importer Luis Fernandez has retired after 52 years in the fresh produce industry.

  • Article

    A question of identification in the fruit sector

    2006-02-24T09:27:00Z

    The pundits have already expressed their concern over China’s long-term threat to northern and southern hemisphere apple

  • Article

    India goes down GAP route

    2006-02-20T12:01:00Z

    India is planning to increase grape production and introduce a good agriculture practices (GAP) programme.

  • Article

    Chilean grape investment

    2006-02-19T17:01:01Z

    Agricola Oro Verde and Ben David open a huge new grape facility in the VI region of Chile.

  • Article

    Egyptian berries into Hahn with Tulpin

    2006-02-11T16:01:01Z

    Perishables airfreight agent Tulpin Airmarketing has begun flying Egyptian strawberries into Frankfurt’s Hahn airport for onward transport to the UK.

  • Bayer launches partnership
    Article

    Bayer launches partnership

    2006-02-10T17:01:02Z

    Bayer CropScience has launched a “food chain partnership”, establishing itself as a global link between food producers and the rest of the supply chain.

  • Mystery grape from Spain
    Article

    Mystery grape from Spain

    2006-02-09T17:01:01Z

    A leading Spanish grape producer is hoping for success with a new premium variety.