South Africa grapefruit set to round out Fisher Capespan's Southern Hemsiphere citrus fruit offering ( Friday 19 February 2010 )

On the 3rd of February 2010 the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (USDA department) announced that it had approved 16 new magisterial districts in three South African provinces as 'black spot free'. With this status, citrus produced in these areas is now permitted access to the USA, provided all protocols are correctly followed.

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South African organic grapes spoken for ( Thursday 28 January 2010 )

Since the first South African organic grapes were shipped to the USA in 2005, Fisher Capespan has built a loyal customer following with US retailers who are keen to offer their customers organic grapes year round.

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CHILEAN GRAPE SEASON STARTS WITH SOME CHALLENGES ( Friday 18 December 2009 )

Coming off an expanded and successful Southern Hemisphere citrus season with a wide range of excellent products from South Africa, Chile and Peru, Fisher Capespan is well-positioned to capitalize on the goodwill and momentum the Chilean citrus program generated.

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Chilean navel impact still unknown on summer navel market in the US ( Friday 31 July 2009 )

It's almost August and very few Chilean navels have arrived in the US market despite the early Fukimoto variety being available to ship for a number of weeks.

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The 2009 South African summer citrus season in the USA ( Wednesday 01 July 2009 )

The 2009 South African summer citrus season in the USA got underway with the arrival of the Asian Lily conventional vessel last week at Holt terminal at Gloucester City, NJ. The vessel carried a large quantity of Navels and Clementines which the market was eagerly waiting for. Sales have been rapid during the last few days and stocks will be depleted by the time the second vessel discharges on July 6.

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Organically Speaking ( Friday 19 June 2009 )

With 40% market share and seven growers producing organic grapes, Capespan values its relatively small position in organic grape production.

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Chilean navels and grapefruit set to make U.S. debut this spring ( Monday 06 April 2009 )

Vice President Biden undertook to have the USDA approval for the admission of Chilean oranges and grapefruit signed by the end of April 2009.

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Organic grape success for US imports from South Africa ( Friday 27 March 2009 )

While Mother Nature certainly has a role to play in fruit quality, it is the use of new packaging materials and techniques that have been identified as making a major difference in fruit condition upon arrival.

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OFFSHORE APPLE & PEAR PROGRAM SHAPING UP ( Monday 23 March 2009 )

With moderate volumes set to arrive, retailers are advised to plan requirements in advance with Fisher Capespan.

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Fruit and Veggies video clips ( Monday 16 February 2009 )

Grape and Orange video clips now available under FRUIT/INDUSTRY LINKS on our website.

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