Grape news archive – Page 85

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    Grapes may offer Alzheimer's hope

    2011-07-22T13:08:23Z

    An antioxidant found in table grapes may help delay or even prevent Alzheimer's disease

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    Heavy hail damage to Italian apples

    2011-07-20T14:01:01Z

    A violent hailstorm accompanied by high winds and heavy rain in the north-east Italian province of Trentino has caused damaged to apples approaching maturation.

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    China hungry for US grapes

    2011-07-19T02:52:07Z

    The US grape season timing is not lining up well with key festivals in China this season, but overall the market is growing solidly

  • Stonefruit set to bounce back as supplies strike a balance
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    Stonefruit set to bounce back as supplies strike a balance

    2011-07-15T07:01:02Z

    The stonefruit category could be set for a comeback now the European season is moving faster and retailers are backing home-grown supplies. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector recovering from a tough patch

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    Australia moderates Chilean grape comments

    2011-07-11T08:11:52Z

    The Australian table grape sector has sought to mend fences with the Chilean industry over its anti-import campaign

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    Korea FTA a boon for Peruvian grapes

    2011-07-08T07:33:06Z

    The recently ratified Free Trade Agreement between Peru and Korea has buoyed prospects for the South American country’s grape exports

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    Greek grapes to arrive late

    2011-07-07T09:03:25Z

    This season, Greek grape exporters anticipate a late start to the season and a drop in volumes

  • Early start for France
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    Early start for France

    2011-07-01T09:17:44Z

    Running alongside both the British soft-fruit season and Spain and Italy’s stonefruit offer, the French summer fruits campaign provides consistent supply and quality that keeps UK consumers topped up with this coveted fruit during the summer months. Elizabeth O’Keefe and Tom Joyce take a look at how an early spring across western Europe has made for an unusual season

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    More crop per drop

    2011-07-01T09:16:45Z

    For many industry observers, water is the single biggest issue facing horticultural producers today. David Burrows evaluates how the industry is reacting to the situation

  • Japan inspector Chuji Higashitanaka Francois Rossouw Mooigezicht grapes RSA South Africa
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    RSA grape gift to Japan

    2011-06-28T00:17:19Z

    South African grape growers have donated proceeds from their first shipment to Japan to the country’s disaster relief efforts

  • Israel set for summer of strong supply
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    Israel set for summer of strong supply

    2011-06-24T09:08:54Z

    Israeli stonefruit, grapes and exotics are providing a welcome reminder of summer, even if UK temperatures aren’t quite living up to expectations. Doris Lee Butterworth reports

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    First French grapes arrive

    2011-06-22T11:45:41Z

    The season has started around a fortnight early for France's grape producers in Vaucluse

  • South African grape exports fall
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    South African grape exports fall

    2011-06-22T08:01:01Z

    The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced that the country's grape exports dropped significantly in 2011, with the final export volume being 13 per cent below last year's level.

  • The Co-operative takes hands on approach to fruit supply
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    The Co-operative takes hands on approach to fruit supply

    2011-06-17T09:14:38Z

    Getting a product from soil to store is becoming ever more planned and precise as those at the most successful end of the fresh produce industry look to follow in the steps of the ultra-savvy FMCG sector. In order to deal with this, vertically integrated supply chains are proving increasingly attractive in supermarket supply. Alex Lawson visited Highland Court Farms in Kent to discover how The Co-operative might just have stolen a march

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    Retailers mix and match with shoppers spoilt for choice

    2011-06-17T09:08:12Z

    Consumers will have already got the taste for strawberries by the time Wimbledon fortnight arrives. In fact the shelves have

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    South African grape exports down in 2011

    2011-06-14T14:21:50Z

    For the first time in years, South African table grape exports have dropped significantly, with growers counting the cost

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    Dole SA producer shot dead in Egypt

    2011-06-14T09:01:01Z

    A table grape producer from South Africa working for leading fresh produce marketer Dole has been shot dead during what is believed to have been an ambush on a road some 50 miles outside the Egyptian capital Cairo.

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    Beale launches Corefresh

    2011-06-14T08:01:02Z

    A fresh produce veteran has set up a new company that aims to shorten the supply chain and benefit the environment.

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    Dole SA producer shot dead in Egypt

    2011-06-10T20:08:52Z

    South African group attacked during technical visit to grape production area some 80km north-east of Egyptian capital Cairo

  • Grape sales suffer during tricky period for supplies
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    Grape sales suffer during tricky period for supplies

    2011-06-10T09:10:52Z

    The grape market is experiencing mixed fortunes, with value sales up but volumes falling significantly as shoppers reduce their spend in the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector that is recovering from a series of setbacks