Grape news archive – Page 133

  • Article

    Canada promotes its produce in Birmingham

    2004-03-22T17:01:00Z

    Canada visited Food & Drink Expo to maintain its profile with the UK produce industry.

  • Article

    Natureseal extends freshness and shelf life

    2004-03-20T15:01:01Z

    Agricoat promoted its NatureSeal formulations at the Food and Drink expo show for the third time.

  • Bernado Jaen supplies UK supermarkets with pineapples through a Fairtrade co-operative in Costa Rica
    Article

    A fair chance

    2004-03-18T18:11:09Z

    In just 10 years since its launch, Fairtrade has grown to accommodate more than 250 products. Emma Hatfield investigates the increasing role of fresh produce as ethical trading makes the leap from minority to mainstream.

  • President of Le Maison Bergevin, Marie-claude Bergevin is looking for a UK distributor for the Quebec-grown cranberries
    Article

    Canadian producers visit Food and Drink Expo

    2004-03-17T17:02:45Z

    The Canadian High Commission is a first time exhibitor at the Food and Drink Expo and is assisting eight Canadian food and drink specialists to break into the UK market.

  • Article

    Asoex plays down Chile GM talk

    2004-03-16T15:59:56Z

    The Chilean Exporters Association (Asoex) has distanced itself from reports concerning the development of genetically modified products in the country.

  • Morocco utilises strength in depth
    Article

    Morocco utilises strength in depth

    2004-03-11T18:08:37Z

    Morocco continues to diversify through a range of products as it looks to strengthen its place in the UK market. As ever citrus takes a lead role in exports, but innovative growers are working hard to create new opportunities. John Broy reports.

  • Favourable climatic conditions will mean an early harvest for seedless grape in Israel
    Article

    Israel looks forward to early grapes

    2004-03-05T09:01:01Z

    Harvesting of Israeli seedless grapes for export to Europe will start some three weeks earlier this year.

  • Egyptians add value
    Article

    Egyptians add value

    2004-03-04T18:02:03Z

    Following the success of moving potatoes to large-scale farming practices, Egypt has the potential to increase substantially its exports of other key-line vegetables. Increasing compliance with EU industry standards, new technological developments and crop variation add value to the country’s vegetable sector, writes Anabella de Sousa.

  • Kenyan Fairtrade flowers are launching in Tesco today
    Article

    Tesco launches own-label Fairtrade range

    2004-02-29T16:43:34Z

    The UK’s number one retailer has launched an extensive own-label Fairtrade range to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight.

  • Andrew Freedman ANZ Bank
    Article

    Never forget forex

    2004-02-26T18:01:35Z

    The efficient and straightforward exchange of foreign currencies is crucial to the success of many companies in fresh produce whether large or small. Anabella de Sousa reviews the importance of currency management and the latest solutions for carrying out transactions with ease.

  • Mexico focused on EurepGAP
    Article

    Mexico focused on EurepGAP

    2004-02-12T15:01:02Z

    Mexico’s appearance at Fruit Logistica was dominated by the new EurepGAP quality standard, according to Patricia Moreno of the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture.

  • Brazil brought its carnival to town
    Article

    Brazilian exports double in five years

    2004-02-10T16:01:01Z

    State assistance has helped Brazil to become one of the top three leading fruit exporters in the world.

  • Chile’s upbeat forecast
    Article

    Chile’s upbeat forecast

    2004-02-05T18:02:57Z

    A shortfall in Chilean Thompson is anticipated for mid-season and beyond, but the industry is upbeat about the overall outlook for 2003-04.

  • A fresh-cut above
    Article

    A fresh-cut above

    2004-02-05T17:56:20Z

    The fresh-cut fruit sector is ripe for further growth as healthy eating messages, enhanced technology and better flavour drive consumption forward. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Maidstone shoppers enjoyed free samples of Cape fruit last week
    Article

    Cape sampling goes down a treat

    2004-02-03T15:11:51Z

    The Capespan promotional team was out in force last week at Around the World in 80 Countries, a week-long multicultural food and entertainment event in the Chequers Shopping Centre, Maidstone.

  • San Miguel brews up rapid  Argentinean lemon expansion
    Article

    San Miguel brews up rapid Argentinean lemon expansion

    2004-02-02T13:54:03Z

    By Kathy Hammond

  • Chileans pack their bags for Europe
    Article

    Chileans pack their bags for Europe

    2004-01-30T15:01:02Z

    A 20-person delegation led by the Chilean Exporters Association, ASOEX, will be among the many thousands of visitors to the 12th annual Fruit Logistica Fair held in Berlin, February 5 to 7.

  • Fairtrade fortnight only a month away
    Article

    Fairtrade fortnight only a month away

    2004-01-30T13:01:00Z

    This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight runs from March 1-14, as the organisation looks to build on the success experienced to date.

  • Chilean grape ahead of schedule
    Article

    Chilean grape ahead of schedule

    2004-01-16T15:00:01Z

    Grape sendings from Chile are scheduled for an early start, but will there be a clash on the UK marketplace?

  • South African drop in grape volume
    Article

    South African drop in grape volume

    2004-01-16T13:00:01Z

    Contradicting earlier reports, heavy rainfall in the Orange River region could reduce forecast total export volumes by around 7.5 per cent.