Grape news archive – Page 98
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Sun World recruits Pandol man
California-based grape and stonefruit breeder and grower Sun World International has recruited David Dever, CEO of Pandol Bros to its top job.
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ArticleBrett Pickering leaves GrapeExchange
The Australian grower-packer-marketer's experienced export sales manager Brett Pickering has resigned after five years with the company
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Fresh moving sets sights on UK
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.
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Sun World expands in Spain and Brazil
Sun World has expanded the production base for its proprietary varieties with the appointment of additional licence-holders in Spain and Brazil.
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ArticleSweeter grapes in Marialva
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
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ArticleSouth African grape exports to increase
South African Table Grape Industry expects a yearly increase of up to 3m cartons for the country's export crop
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ArticleDecline for Argentinean table grapes
Rising internal costs and challenging export markets are blamed for dampening the hopes of suppliers this season
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ArticleSNFL inks grape deal with Magrabi
Special New Fruit Licensing Ltd (SNFL) has signed an exclusive grape initiative with Magrabi Agriculture of Egypt.
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ArticleBayer CropScience inks Chilean deal
The group’s local office has signed a partnership with Verfrut and SFI Rotterdam to produce certified table grapes
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ArticleSNFL and Magrabi sign deal
The two companies have just signed a new master license agreement for Egyptian grapes
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ArticleColors welcomes grape variety verdict
South African exporter content with High Court ruling in its favour over disputed rights to Sheehan seedless table grape varieties
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ArticleQuality seal introduced for Atacama grapes
Chile has launched the country's first certified seal for early table grapes, highlighting quality characteristics unique to the northern Atacama region
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ArticleHere come the girls
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
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Sunshine puts summer lines back in the retail spotlight
Rising temperatures last weekend gave the salad trade a boost. While “growing salads” and “baby leaf”
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ArticleBritish & Brazilian relocates in AG Thames shake up
Fresh produce importer British & Brazilian (B&B) is to undergo a major re-structure.
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ArticleChilean sendings climb
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
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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