Grape news archive – Page 134
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Hass passion will travel to spread avo love
Earlier this year, Adolfo Ochagavia was appointed president of the Chilean Hass Avocado Association. He talks to Elspeth Waters about his new role, how Chilean avos conquered the UK last year and what’s in store this time around as a new hot dog craze could be set to jazz up fast food menus.
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ArticleSun World appoints European marketer licensee
Sun World appoints Peviani and TALI as grape marketer-licensees, as it expands global network.
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ArticlePaved with gold?
Its export agenda may be ambitious but those seeking gains in China may also strike gold. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers, importers and exporters to discuss the state of play
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Spain gains from grape promo
Promotional initiatives and public relations for Spanish Superior Seedless grapes help boost market share for participating retailers this summer, according to Foods from Spain.
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ArticleChilean grape harvest underway
The Chilean grape harvest began two weeks ago with fruit being picked in the Copiapó valley.
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ArticleThe earliest bird
Namibian grape is an indispensable part of most importers’ early southern hemisphere grape programme. In little more than 20 years, South Africa’s neighbour has built consistent quality onto its inherent advantage - earliness. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleA break from tradition
Moroccan fresh produce exporters are gunning for growth this season, particularly in some of their emerging product areas. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out what’s in store.
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ArticleEarly Sweet on the march
Early Sweet, the licensed white seedless variety bred by Israeli company Grapa, is set to make even bigger strides in the UK market next year.
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US firm resumes distribution after scare
Krisp-Pak Co, the Norfolk, US, firm that was forced to recall all cut melon and grapes from the market late last week, resumed cutting and distributing fruit on Wednesday.
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ArticleDel Monte launches snack bags in schools
Del Monte Fresh is this month launching a new range of fruit and vegetable snack bags into the UK’s primary schools.
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More rain causes Brazil pain
A tight grape supply situation has become tougher as weather conditions in Brazil compound the situation.
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Trade stands firm on Stern report
The Fresh Produce Consortium has said it will oppose any additional tax burden on the fresh produce industry in the UK following the Treasury’s publication on Monday of Sir Nicholas Stern’s climate change report.
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ArticleRed hot winter for Israel
The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.
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ArticleMcDonald's claims biggest stake in US apples
McDonald’s has claimed it is the biggest distributor of apples in the US thanks to its Apple Dippers and Fruit & Walnut salad, which includes apples and grapes.
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ArticleTransatlantic connections
We speak the same language and share many cultural practices, especially in terms of food. But how do the UK and US regard one another when it comes to fresh produce trade? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleGrape supplies tighten up
The grape market in the UK looks set to be tight this autumn as different factors in different source countries combine to affect availability.
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ArticleCatering for a new client base
MTEX, the Israeli-owned citrus, grape, exotics and potato specialist, has set up a new division to target the fastest growing customer segment in the UK, foodservice. Tommy Leighton talks to MTEX UK managing director Dov Warmen and MTEX UK Foodservice manager Hannes Martin.
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ArticleDeluge damage quantified
Heavy rainstorms and high winds have caused extensive damage to crops in Italy, flooding the countryside while they have brought mixed fortunes to growers in Spain.
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ArticleItalian farmers face €1bn losses
Heavy rainstorms have flooded the Italian countryside, leaving farmers uncertain of the Italian grape harvest and facing a €1bn loss.
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Sunscreen protects Californian grapes
Sunscreen could be used to protect fruit and vegetables during the production period after a Californian grape grower sprayed his crops to stop them withering on the vine - and produced wrinkle-free fruit.