Grapes

In 2016, InnoFruit, based in Barendrecht, acquired two neighboring table grape farms in South Africa, situated 300 kilometers north of Cape Town. InnoFruit is a part of Fruitful Ventures, with Olympic Fruit being the main commercial company that has decided to integrate backward in the supply chain in recent years. read more

New York, the nation's third-largest wine producer, grows more than 134 grape varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land. The increasing demand for New York grapes is accompanied by challenges from invasive species, plant diseases, and climate fluctuations, leading to a concentration on research and management strategies. read more

The Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market in Guangzhou is China's most influential hub for imported fresh fruit, playing a crucial role in the supply chain. Significant volumes of U.S. cherries, plums, citrus, apples, and grapes enter China through this market before being distributed to other cities. read more

Hortfin, a blended-finance initiative that supports South Africa's deciduous fruit industry, celebrated its seventh year at an event in Paarl. Launched in 2018 by the deciduous fruit and grape industries, this initiative has been providing financial support to emerging growers and businesses. read more

When individuals fail to achieve desired goals, they may devalue these objectives, a phenomenon known as the "sour grape effect." This term originates from Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes," where a fox, unable to reach grapes, dismisses them as sour. Research indicates that such cognitive… read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące importu cytrusów do UE ujawniają znaczne różnice między różnymi kategoriami cytrusów, ze zauważalnym wzrostem w niektórych obszarach i spadkami w innych. Import pomarańczy do UE wykazał znaczący wzrost w pierwszych miesiącach sezonu 2024-2025. Do października 2024 roku, import... read more

A Victorian table grape producer has announced an exciting expansion of its variety offerings that will be exported to Japan and Thailand this season. Budou Farms says thanks to newly granted market access, consumers will now have access to a wider range of varieties. "We're thrilled that our read more

Following the Chinese New Year holiday, market demand has decreased, causing a general decrease in fruit prices. Additionally, a variety of fruits have become available, including different types of plums from Australia and Chile. Chilean plums shipped by air are now in stock, and there is an increase in the volume of Australian grapes. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

The regional and varietal sequence is progressing quickly this season. The summer weather conditions are accelerating the ripening process. Supplies from South Africa to Europe are increasing. Prices have weakened after the tight supply situation in December at all levels of trade. However, there is high pressure. read more

W tym sezonie wysyłka winogron stołowych przez port w Walvis Bay znacząco wzrosła, zmniejszając presję na Kapsztad. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in grape sales in the Netherlands over the past year, with a change in demand towards white and black varieties over red and mixed ones, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Voor-Groenberg Nurseries, also known as VG Nurseries, have gained significant experience over their 36 years in operation, according to Casper Brink, the operations manager. The nursery consists of four propagation sites that operate independently, with a focus on Vitis vinifera. They produce both table grapes and wine grapes in approximately equal amounts, with a split of about 50:50. read more

Less than 1.5 years after the official groundbreaking and start of construction, Maersk has now received the first fresh grapes from South African fruit exporter Grape Alliance at its new cold storage facility in Rotterdam. "Our cold storage facility enhances the speed and reliability of" read more