Grape news archive – Page 95

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    Sun World recruits Pandol man

    2011-11-24T14:01:01Z

    California-based grape and stonefruit breeder and grower Sun World International has recruited David Dever, CEO of Pandol Bros to its top job.

  • Brett Pickering
    Article

    Brett Pickering leaves GrapeExchange

    2011-11-18T05:38:29Z

    The Australian grower-packer-marketer's experienced export sales manager Brett Pickering has resigned after five years with the company

  • Article

    Fresh moving sets sights on UK

    2011-11-13T12:01:02Z

    Spanish grape producer Frutas La Ballena-Uvasdoce is preparing to launch its convenience brand Fresh Moving in the UK, Germany, France and the Nordic countries early next year, as the Valencia-based company looks to build on the product’s successful launch in Spain.

  • Article

    Sun World expands in Spain and Brazil

    2011-11-13T10:01:02Z

    Sun World has expanded the production base for its proprietary varieties with the appointment of additional licence-holders in Spain and Brazil.

  • Brazil grapes
    Article

    Sweeter grapes in Marialva

    2011-11-08T11:37:17Z

    Bayer CropScience has changed the fortunes of grape growers in southern Brazil by providing specialised technical subsidies, assistance and products as part of the More Quality programme

  • South Africa northern region grapes
    Article

    South African grape exports to increase

    2011-11-04T16:37:29Z

    South African Table Grape Industry expects a yearly increase of up to 3m cartons for the country's export crop

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    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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

  • Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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

  • Article

    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