Grape news archive – Page 96
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ArticleIndia eyes new grape export markets
India could send grapes to New Zealand and Canada for the first time next year as it looks to develop new markets outside of Europe
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ArticleOpen all hours
The traditional greengrocer is a rarity these days, but a new breed of independent fresh produce seller is breathing new life into the sector, reports Samantha Lyster
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ArticleEconomic pressure and LPT closure eat away at Fresca profits
Fresca group has blamed tough market conditions for a decline in profits in what it has called a “disappointing” set of annual results.
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ArticleEarly start for Brazilian table grape deal
Increased demand is prompting table grapes from Brazil to become available on the European market from the start of October
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ArticlePeru’s rising star
Amid the global economic doom and gloom, one country is making strides to position itself at the forefront of fresh produce supply. Michael Barker reports on why Peru is now a crucial source for the UK market
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ArticleSun World harvests first AutumnCrisp
US company predicts bright future for trademarked, late-season variety in green, seedless table grape category
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Super labels make a return to the shelves
The term “super fruit” seems to be on the wane, but Marks & Spencer has regenerated the idea with a new Super
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ArticleWorld grape output rises
World table grape production has increased by half a million tonnes over the last year thanks largely to increased production in China, Asiafruit reports.
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ArticleWorld grape production rises
Increased production in China has seen global table grape volumes rise to 16.5m tonnes despite falls in other key producer nations
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ArticleGreek grapes battle on
Greek grape growers contend with unseasonably high winds and rainfall as well as economic strife.
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ArticleGrape year for California
Perfect weather has given rise to outstanding quality fruit in California’s table grape growing regions this season
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ArticleIndia to grow South African grape varieties
Indian grape growers may soon switch to a number of South African grape varieties in an effort to improve export potential
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ArticleSouth Africa invests in Namibian grapes
Two leading South African fruit producer groups have joined forces to invest in the Namibian table grape business
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ArticleGrape sales surge ahead
While many sectors of produce are writing this off as a year to forget, the grape category is seeing strong value and volume sales growth
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Summer in full flow with new arrivals
Improved weather and the joy of the Olympics must have been good news for English soft-fruit growers, with the crop still in
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ArticleGrango and cash
Is it a grape? Is it a mango? M&S customers won’t need to decide, as the supermarket is introducing the ‘Grango’ as part of a new Tutti Frutti range of grapes.
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New partner for Unifresh
Kent-based fruit importer Unifresh has announced the addition of a new partner as it looks to expand its international business.
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ArticleThe Bourne strategy
As Britain’s second-biggest supermarket, Asda is in the spotlight like few other retailers, and in one of the most volatile years for the industry, has much to contend with in sourcing fruit and veg. Michael Barker went to meet produce category director Rick Bourne to find out more
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ArticleStan Smith: More nutritional consciousness needed to fill the nation’s fruit bowls and beat obesity
With the eyes of the world upon us for the London 2012 Olympics, Team GB is working hard to do us proud. This is a great
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ArticleDownturn for Chilean grape exports
Sendings apparently came up short in the season just closed following adverse weather conditions in the South American nation’s table grape-growing regions