Grape news archive – Page 98
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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
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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.