Grapes
Organic Sicilian oranges with satisfactory calibers
2024-02-01 00:00
Despite the unfavorable climate of the last few months, the Sicilian citrus campaign is continuing in a somewhat steady pace. According to Monica Solarino, co-owner with her brother Giuseppe of Bioagricola F.lli Solarino, which produces blonde oranges, grapefruits and lemons - all organic - in
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Why are prices for table grapes in Moldova declining so rapidly after months of storage?
2024-02-01 00:00
At the end of January 2024 in Chisinau the retail price for the highest quality “Moldova” grapes with large dense berries and green branches is close to 45-55 MDL/kg (US $2.53-3.10/kg), which is almost three times as high as wholesale price for this product, according to EastFruit. Stores
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FreshPlaza Global Focus on Grapes
2024-02-01 00:00
In February FreshPlaza will be focusing on the grape sector. Are you a grower, importer or supplier of grapes? If so we would love to hear from you.
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"Red sea threat impacts grape exports in India"
2024-02-01 00:00
Due to the threat in the Red Sea, a significant logistics bottleneck is looming over the export season of grapes, despite expectations of a bumper season following two lean years. Vilas Shinde, CMD of the Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company, suggested that the increased logistics costs incurred by
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The Indian grape season is filled with challenges, says Laxman Savalkar, founder and partner of Indian fresh produce exporter Magnus Farm Fresh: “In the ever-evolving landscape of the grape export industry, this year brings forth a unique set of challenges for growers and exporters alike.
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Bloom Fresh holds first-ever open day in Peru
2024-01-31 11:00
Over 80 licensed growers and licensees attended Bloom Fresh’s first-ever table grape open day in Ica, Peru recently to learn about the company’s table grape portfolio and latest research into the development of disease-tolerant varieties.
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More Florida grapefruit meets strong demand this season
2024-01-31 00:00
Florida grapefruit supply is still good and should stay that way into mid to late March. “That’s very similar to when we would usually end. We try to make it through March with our grapefruit each year,” says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers.
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Why are prices for table grapes in Moldova declining so rapidly after months of storage?
2024-01-31 00:00
At the end of January 2024 in Chisinau the retail price for the highest quality “Moldova” grapes with large dense berries and green branches is close to 45-55 MDL/kg (US $2.53-3.10/kg), which is almost three times as high as wholesale price for this product, according to EastFruit. Stores
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"We are looking for new product lines".
2024-01-31 00:00
The entity has a very diversified portfolio, but "does not rule out any other type of growth", says Alpi's new manager, Juan Carlos Martínez.
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Table grapes, estimates up for South African production
2024-01-31 00:00
Rising estimates for South African table grape volumes: Sati, South African Table Grape Industry, has revised its export forecasts following a bountiful harvest in the Orange River region, one of the country's main production areas.
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Table grape breeder conducts first ever Open Day in Peru
2024-01-31 00:00
BLOOM FRESH™, specializing in the breeding of table grapes, cherries and raisins, conducted its first-ever table grape Open Day in Ica, Peru in early January. More than 80 growers and licensees attended the event, where some unique and popular table grape varietals from the company’s
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“Amazing US market demand, very good prices in Latin America, Europe and Asia for Chilean table grapes"
2024-01-30 00:00
The market demand and prices in the US are “amazing” while also very good in Latin America, Europe and Asia too for table grapes from Chile, says Cristian Ferriere, export manager from Acograpes in Chile. “Mostly in the United States we are seeing amazing prices that are several dollars
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AI quality inspection now also available for soft and stone fruit
2024-01-30 00:00
The GearStation, Dutch company Gearbox's smart workstation, already evaluates tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, grapes, and cut flowers like roses, gerberas, chrysanthemums, lilies, and tulips. Now, the 100% quality control of soft and stone fruits has been added. That includes strawberries,
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Comment: Bumpy journeys ahead for grape suppliers
2024-01-29 15:00
In the final paragraph of his second market update of the year, Capespan North America President Mark Greenberg reported rumours of what he saw as an unnecessary drop in market pricing come the end of January. “The market is reporting a likely price level of US$26 per box when the market is
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South Africa sees increased table grape forecast
2024-01-29 11:00
The South African table grape export forecast has been increased following a better-than-anticipated crop in one of the major early export regions.
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Table grapes, Italy is the leading European producer
2024-01-29 00:00
Italy is the leading European producer and exporter with 1 million tonnes of table grapes produced.
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Frutas de Chile's Table Grape Commission has released its third export estimate for the 2023/2024 production season. According to it, the export volume will exceed 62,461,069 boxes, i.e. 3.3% more than in the previous season (2022-2023).
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Independent grape grower experiences good start to season
2024-01-26 00:00
“It’s all very normal right now. It’s been a good start to grapes, a week earlier for us,” says Laurent Borel-Saladin, co-director of the family business Dew South in Wellington, along the Berg River. “We’ve had good climatic conditions so far.”
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Keelings buys Caposud and targets new growth in France
2024-01-25 13:00
Irish company Keelings Fresh International has purchased Paris-based fruit importer Caposud.
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South African table grapes seemed to dominate the market; imports from Namibia and Peru only played a supplementary role. Chilean batches, pre-packaged in bowls, were usually sent directly to retailers. Deliveries expanded overall. According to the BLE, the demand did not always keep up. Low
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