Grape news archive – Page 86
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ArticleRSA grape gift to Japan
South African grape growers have donated proceeds from their first shipment to Japan to the country’s disaster relief efforts
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ArticleIsrael set for summer of strong supply
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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ArticleFirst French grapes arrive
The season has started around a fortnight early for France's grape producers in Vaucluse
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ArticleSouth African grape exports fall
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.
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ArticleThe Co-operative takes hands on approach to fruit supply
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
Consumers will have already got the taste for strawberries by the time Wimbledon fortnight arrives. In fact the shelves have
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ArticleSouth African grape exports down in 2011
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
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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ArticleBeale launches Corefresh
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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ArticleDole SA producer shot dead in Egypt
South African group attacked during technical visit to grape production area some 80km north-east of Egyptian capital Cairo
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ArticleGrape sales suffer during tricky period for supplies
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
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ArticleGrape congress draws closer
Top industry experts will lead Global Table Grape Congress delegates in debate over the latest topics and key developments in the world of table grapes.
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ArticleGTGC details revealed
Experts from across global table grape sector confirm participation in Global Table Grape Congress
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ArticleJoin table grape leaders in South Africa
Register online before 24 June to benefit from an exclusive 20 per cent saving on the full delegate fee for the first Global Table Grape Congress on 27-29 July
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ArticleItalian fruit shapes up well for summer
The Italian summer fruit offer is coming onto the market, with stonefruit leading the way towards the end of May. Italy’s quality is unquestionable, but with competition from other sources will the country continue to hold its own this summer? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleRSA grapes to debut in Japan
South Africa has sent its first ever shipment of grapes to Japan, marking the end of a 30-year battle to gain access to this market
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ArticleDisappointing grape season winds down
Only small volumes of seeded grapes will be packed in South Africa’s late grape growing regions next week, bringing a disappointing season to a close
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Hispa strikes a deal with Staay
Dutch firms Hispa Fruit and Staay Food Group have reached a deal whereby Staay is taking over 70 per cent of the shares in Hispa Fruit.
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ArticleOptimism over Australian grapes to China
Prospects for Australian table grape exports to China look promising after the inaugural consignment arrived without a hitch
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Peru grape exports ‘set to double’
Table grape exports are forecast to grow by 25 per cent next season and could double over next five years