Grape news archive – Page 136
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SATI adds strings to its bow
Grower/exporter body the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) is strengthening its position as industry representative, taking over several functions from the Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust (DFPT).
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SA grape man taken to court
A Cape Town businessman has appeared in court after allegations he defrauded a Dutch company of over R1 million in a grape export deal, according to iol.co.za.
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ArticleThomcord ready for take-off
Scientists in the US have developed a new seedless grape variety.
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ArticleRe:fresh win just reward for JP
JP Fruit Distributors Ltd picked up two awards at Re:fresh 2006, including the blue-riband title of Overall Produce Trader of the Year. Emma Twyning finds out how the business fought off stiff competition to claim the titles, and why a shift in mood is paying dividends for the company.
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Kids boost Spanish grape sales
Parents choosing to include fresh grapes in their children’s lunchboxes have played a large part in the growth of UK consumption of seedless fruit, according to Foods from Spain.
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ArticleSweet start for Spanish grape
Spanish grape producers could be set for sweet success this year as brix levels are back on track after a string of difficult seasons.
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Taiwanese hopes dampened by rains
An outbreak of heavy rain has left Taiwan's agricultural sector with losses of NT$621.27 million (£10.4m).
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Hot property up for grabs down under
A fruit producing business of significant size is on the market for realisation as a going concern, in Australia’s New South Wales.
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ArticleMoroccan grape sector full of beans
Moroccan grape growers are “very optimistic” about their export prospects in 2006, according to leading exporter Delassus.
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ArticleExploring all avenues
As traditional supply sources battle higher labour costs and inclement weather conditions, UK tomato importers are looking at a raft of opportunities elsewhere. Doris Lee Butterworth reports on the options available to them.
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ArticleSouth African grape industry to consolidate
Consolidation in the South African table grape industry is afoot.
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ArticleChilean grape sendings rise
Chilean grape sendings into the UK this season to May 29 are up on last season by 26 per cent.
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ArticleSpanish grape in shape
The Spanish Sugraone crop, and more specifically the proportion which is licensed to be marketed under the Superior Seedless trademark in international markets, is set fair for the coming season.
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MTEX increases Israeli grape share
Israel's grape crop is on the rise again and MTEX will increase it's proportion of exports.
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Pandol blast for retail demands
European supermarkets’ practice of demanding multiple certification standards from growers is ‘incredible and arrogant’ according to John Pandol of US-based importer Pandol Brothers.
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ArticleWay down in Mexico
Mexico is the world’s fifth largest grape exporter and the country’s growers are adamant they can produce crops with unsurpassed quality and flavour. However, weather, competition and increasingly stringent demands from supermarkets are all making life difficult for producers targeting the UK this season. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleAgrexco in with Early Sweet
Harvesting of Early Sweet, the first of the grape varieties from Agrexco, commenced last week in Israel, said Amos Orr, general manager of Agrexco UK.
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AG Thames acquires strategic position in Grapes Direct
AG Thames Holdings Ltd, parent company of Chingford Fruit Ltd, has acquired “a strategic position” in Grapes Direct.
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Brazil backs down on Chilean fruit
Brazil has relaxed its stance on Chilean fresh fruit imports.
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ArticleTulpin takes first Egyptian grape
The first Egyptian grapes to reach Europe this season have flown into Ostend.