Grape news archive – Page 83

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    Decline for Argentinean table grapes

    2011-10-26T11:39:19Z

    Rising internal costs and challenging export markets are blamed for dampening the hopes of suppliers this season

  • Abdel Hamid Demerdash of Magrabi (left), and Duncan Macintyre of SNFL
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    SNFL inks grape deal with Magrabi

    2011-10-24T09:01:02Z

    Special New Fruit Licensing Ltd (SNFL) has signed an exclusive grape initiative with Magrabi Agriculture of Egypt.

  • Bayer Verfrut SFI Rotterdam deal
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    Bayer CropScience inks Chilean deal

    2011-10-20T14:52:28Z

    The group’s local office has signed a partnership with Verfrut and SFI Rotterdam to produce certified table grapes

  • SNFL Magrabi deal
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    SNFL and Magrabi sign deal

    2011-10-19T11:54:57Z

    The two companies have just signed a new master license agreement for Egyptian grapes

  • Crimson Seedless grapes
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    Colors welcomes grape variety verdict

    2011-10-17T12:29:52Z

    South African exporter content with High Court ruling in its favour over disputed rights to Sheehan seedless table grape varieties

  • Fresh Atacama seal Chile grapes
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    Quality seal introduced for Atacama grapes

    2011-10-14T13:17:32Z

    Chile has launched the country's first certified seal for early table grapes, highlighting quality characteristics unique to the northern Atacama region

  • Here come the girls
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    Here come the girls

    2011-10-07T09:44:40Z

    Meet Allison, Krissy, Magenta (pictured), Melanie and Melody. The five table grape varieties have been the subject of considerable activity in the Cape High Court over the past two weeks, but promise to give Colors Fruit a new edge in its local and international marketing. Fred Meintjes reports from Cape Town on the resolution of the case

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    Sunshine puts summer lines back in the retail spotlight

    2011-10-07T08:58:13Z

    Rising temperatures last weekend gave the salad trade a boost. While “growing salads” and “baby leaf”

  • British & Brazilian relocates in AG Thames shake up
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    British & Brazilian relocates in AG Thames shake up

    2011-10-07T08:01:01Z

    Fresh produce importer British & Brazilian (B&B) is to undergo a major re-structure.

  • Chilean stonefruit recovery has boosted sendings
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    Chilean sendings climb

    2011-10-05T09:01:01Z

    Chilean fresh fruit exports have risen by 7.2 per cent for the year to 1 September 2011 according to Chile’s national fruit export association Asoex

  • A world of opportunity?
    Analysis

    A world of opportunity?

    2011-09-30T08:57:55Z

    At Asia Fruit Logistica this month, visitors from around the world looked for opportunities to break into the Chinese and wider Asian markets. Michael Barker reports from Hong Kong on what it takes for suppliers to access this notoriously challenging market

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    Retailers focus on size and colour to boost offer

    2011-09-30T08:56:33Z

    Fruit size is commonly used as a promotional tool, but it doesn’t work for all categories.It seldom appears to enhance

  • Waitrose unveils posh UK grapes
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    Waitrose unveils posh UK grapes

    2011-09-27T08:01:01Z

    The first commercial crop of UK grapes hit Waitrose this week fresh from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s estate.

  • Grower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
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    Grower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa

    2011-09-23T09:02:48Z

    Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports

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    Capespan result warns of challenge ahead

    2011-09-21T14:01:01Z

    Capespan’s managing director has announced positive half-year results but warns that the rest of the year will be challenging.

  • South African grape venture formed
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    South African grape venture formed

    2011-09-18T13:01:01Z

    Two leading South African groups have formed a joint marketing venture, named Suiderland/New Vision, and have received a license to market table grape varieties developed by Sun World International, the group's vice-president of InternationalLicensing Johan Jooste has announced.

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    English growers find new ways to meet demand

    2011-09-16T08:55:52Z

    Before any of our readers think that there has been a mistake, the reference and picture of a British asparagus pack at Marks

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    Spanish battle hail

    2011-09-13T10:01:02Z

    Hailstorms on 29 and 31 August have damaged fruit and vegetable production in parts of south-eastern and north-eastern Spain.

  • Sugraone table grapes
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    Sun World makes RSA grape move

    2011-09-12T10:34:29Z

    Sun World International expands its South African grape marketing portfolio as New Vision and Suiderland sign licenses

  • Half a century of dedication
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    Half a century of dedication

    2011-09-08T16:51:15Z

    After 50 years in the trade, David Formosa is passing on his contacts book and stepping into retirement. David Shapley meets him to discuss how the produce business has changed and what he will do to fill his time from now on