Grape news archive – Page 95
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AnalysisA world of opportunity?
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
Fruit size is commonly used as a promotional tool, but it doesn’t work for all categories.It seldom appears to enhance
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ArticleWaitrose unveils posh UK grapes
The first commercial crop of UK grapes hit Waitrose this week fresh from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s estate.
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ArticleGrower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
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
Capespan’s managing director has announced positive half-year results but warns that the rest of the year will be challenging.
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ArticleSouth African grape venture formed
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
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
Hailstorms on 29 and 31 August have damaged fruit and vegetable production in parts of south-eastern and north-eastern Spain.
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ArticleSun World makes RSA grape move
Sun World International expands its South African grape marketing portfolio as New Vision and Suiderland sign licenses
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ArticleHalf a century of dedication
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
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Analysis
Which product will hit the retail mainstream next?
It’s always interesting to speculate how long it will take for some entirely new fruit to become mainstream. Some take
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere anticipates grape growth
Exports of table grapes from the Southern Hemisphere are reportedly set to rise for the third year running when the 2011-12 season gets underway next month.
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere predicts grape rise
Sendings from Peru and South Africa will grow significantly, while volume is projected to contract from Chile, Argentina and Brazil
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Sun World appoints Spanish licensee
US fresh produce group Sun World International has announced that it has appointed Spanish company El Ciruelo as a licensee to market new plums, peaches, apricots and nectarines that it develops.
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ArticleVolume sales suffer as grape supply endures period of flux
It is a tough time in the retail grape market as gaining sales of product off promotion remains tricky. Together with some inconsistency of supply, it’s not been plain sailing in one of the biggest categories in fresh produce, as Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleSainsbury's stocks candy floss grapes
Packs of Cotton Candy variety go on sale in total of 35 stores as British retailer looks to add some fun to the table grape category
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ArticleMack gets sweet on candy floss grape
Mack Multiples has begun selling and marketing a new variety of table grape which tastes of candy floss.
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ArticleMack unveils candy floss table grape
Production of new, flavoured variety set for "significant expansion" over coming years following development in California
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ArticleSun World appoints safety specialist
Californian grape specialist Sun World International has appointed Claudio Olave as director of quality assurance and food safety.
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ArticleFrench minister pledges cash for angry growers
French agriculture minister Bruno Le Maire has promised emergency aid to the tune of “several millions of euros” for the country’s ailing fresh produce sector.