The Chinese importer/exporter RiverKing International currently has blueberries from the Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Oliver Peng from the company mentioned that these blueberries are of the Sekoya variety. The blueberries from Yunnan are available from October to May in the southwest region and from July to... read more

Australian table grape harvesting has begun, with the majority of the produce intended for export markets, particularly in Asia. Despite experiencing several heatwave periods, the industry anticipates a wide range of grape varieties and consistent fruit quality for the 2025/26 season. The Chief of the Australian Table Grape Association stated that... read more

Nawet po Nowym Roku rynek winogron nadal radzi sobie dobrze w firmie Van Dijk Foods. "Mamy udany styczeń do tej pory. Zazwyczaj drugi lub trzeci tydzień stycznia jest trochę spokojniejszy do czasu Fruit Logistica, ale w tym roku nie było tak źle. Pierwsze dwa tygodnie były nawet niezwykle intensywne. read more

The free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, which was negotiated for over twenty years and approved at the beginning of 2026, has now entered its implementation phase. Following internal approval within the European bloc, the agreement signed on Saturday, January 17th, has commenced. read more

PackXpert, a division of the Kivits Logistic Group, specializes in grape packing as its primary business. The company, located in Waalwijk, strives to maintain consistent high quality standards every day. "The GearStation is instrumental in helping us achieve this," says Nathan Mostert of PackXpert. "The machine is a powerful tool for gaining a competitive advantage." read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

The early Southern African table grape industry is predominantly centered around production in the northern regions of South Africa, particularly in the Orange River region and Namibia. The main production hub is located in Aussenkehr, along the northern banks of the Orange River. read more

Problems with logistics are still affecting the South African grape season this year. "Wind issues in Cape Town have led to delays throughout the season, although the situation has improved slightly in the past two weeks. This has been further worsened by issues at the port of Rotterdam. Snow read more