Grape news archive – Page 7
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Vines shoot up UK ag charts
Grapes now represent 36 per cent of England’s soft fruit crop, Defra figures reveal
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Bloom Fresh unveils new corporate identity
IFG and SNFL tie-up outlines bold commitment to transform the world of table grapes and cherries
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Big change for Hillfresh
Despite a challenging 12 months, Hillfresh has still seen much change and category growth, according to Hans van den Heuvel
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South Africa expects return to grape normality
The country’s table grape industry is anticipating 12 per cent growth in exports over the previous season
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Rain in Cape region will have little impact on season
While some sectors of the Western Cape’s farming economy have suffered severe damage from recent storms, there will be little impact on fruit crops
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Rabobank reports positive outlook for table grapes
Despite a dip in exports last season, the popularity of table grapes is still growing
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Arra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
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Peru sends first grape shipment to Japan
Japan becomes the 53rd country to grant access to Peruvian grapes
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Agrofresh finalises Tessara acquisition
Agrofresh says the purchase marks the expansion of its produce quality and freshness solutions into table grapes and berries
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California celebrates 100 years of table grape breeding
Ross Jones of the California Table Grape Commission highlights the accomplishments of breeders and the success of local varieties at special event
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Egypt takes tough approach on IPR infringement
The Egyptian authorities believe the issue of illegally grown grape varieties is best solved at source, investing in the latest DNA machines to take random samples
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Floods follow fires in Greek tragedy
After a summer of excessive temperatures, record rainfall has left much of Central Greece underwater, flooding homes and farms and cutting the country in two
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Candy Snaps season extended with new Bloom Fresh variety
Fruit breeder extends Candy Snaps season with the introduction of a new table grape varietal IFG Forty-one
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Grupo HAME acquires Peru’s Agrokasa
Deal allows Grupo HAME to diversify its existing operations in bananas, palm oil and avocados and move into Peru for first time
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El Pedregal teams up with social impact brand Thx!
The partnership will impact 70 farmworkers during this season alone, the company said
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California table grape industry counts hurricane damage
Hurricane Hilary has “heartbreaking” impact on season with industry estimating 25m lost boxes
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Asiafruit July/August out now
Asia Fruit Logistica edition provides a comprehensive preview to Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, plus special features on China and apples and pears
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Pleas for greater rationalisation and branding in grapes
South African growers have to evaluate up to 50 new varieties before they can make decisions on new plantings
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Italian supplier sees new organic grape demand
Harvesting in Puglia is underway and will continue into October, as consumer interest in organic fruit reportedly grows
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SNFL showcases latest innovations in grape breeding
Breeder presents the next generation of healthy and flavourful varieties at its Global Summit in Murcia