Grape news archive – Page 141
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ArticleSEPAM finds the GAP
SEPAM is one of Senegal’s leading fruit and vegetable producers, with several production sites in the Niayes region around Dakar and further north near Lake Guiers. The company became EurepGAP certified in April 2004, an event that profoundly altered day-to-day operations.
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ArticleBrazil set to benefit
Brazilian grape senders look set to benefit from frost problems in the early Chilean production area of Copiapó.
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ArticleOverhang tests South African resolve
As one of the leading fresh produce exporters in the southern hemisphere, the problems experienced by South Africa following its deregulation in 1997 have been widely reported. But just as the country’s apple industry finds its feet, the overhang of top fruit in Europe is threatening to undermine any newfound stability. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleSouth African grape hopes
South African exporters looks forward to next grape season with confidence.
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ArticleIn search of Fairtrade
Fairtrade is purportedly going from strength-to-strength, striding relentlessly on towards a brighter future for growers, retailers and consumers. However, it appears that Fairtrade fresh produce is getting somewhat overlooked and under-represented in UK supermarkets, Mark Bigault reports.
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Hail hits Italian production
Bad weather and hail is reported to have hammered Italian crops in the north of the country, with early reports suggesting more than €20 million worth of damage has been caused.
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White grape in recovery
The white grape market is finally showing signs of recovery after an extremely tough summer.
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Spanish drought fears
Drought conditions in Spain are reducing crop yields and leading water authorities to draw up emergency strategies.
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Clarity needed for SPV replacement
It is still unclear as to which countries will be asked to report prices for the SPV replacement system, which is due to be
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Frupac-ing it in
In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.
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ArticleFrupac-ing it in
In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.
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Supermarkets criticised in Dispatches
Supermarket practices came under heavy fire from UK terrestrial TV station Channel 4 this week.
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ArticleOn-the-go packaging launched
Produce Packaging has launched a versatile marketing solution to help health-conscious consumers pick up fresh produce on-the-go.
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ArticleHail falls in Valencia
Hail fell last week in parts of the Spanish region of Valencia causing damage to orange and easy-peeler trees.
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ArticleGreek grapes to make timely start
Greek grapes are due to start their season more or less on time in the second week of August despite a cold snap in March.
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Snack attack
Recent soaring summer temperatures seem to have had a remarkable effect on fruit and vegetables as far as snacking products
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ArticleGreece aims to reclaim share
For the third profile on kiwifruit we focus our attention on Greece. Once a fairly major player on the global kiwifruit market, Greece has experienced a slump following a run of dissatisfying seasons. However, with a good year behind it, things are looking up for one exporting company, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleSainsbury's customers facing disappointment?
Consumers rushing out to buy Sainsbury’s new stoneless avocado could be disappointed on a number of levels.
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Israeli growers withhold statutory payments
Hundreds of Israeli fruit growers have decided not to pay their dues to the statutory Plants Production and Marketing Board.
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ArticleA Superior season
Spanish grape producers are anticipating one of the best seasons to date for sugraone branded as Superior Seedless™. Good news following last year’s poor crop. Ed Bedington went out to investigate.

