Grape news archive – Page 141
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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.
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ArticlePesticide use gains praise
The UK’s professional use of pesticides in crop production has been praised by an independent study.
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ArticleThe China factor
Consumers are becoming increasingly familiar with Chinese fruit and vegetables and UK companies are keen for larger volumes to enter the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Martin tops the grape league
The California Grape & Tree Fruit League, has named Marcy Martin as its new director of trade services.
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ArticleIt’s plastic fantastic
In this week’s focus on packaging, the Journal discovers the latest designs and materials being used to produce punnets suitable for every fresh produce requirement.