Grapes

A new study¹ from the University of California, Davis, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food & Function, provides the first clinical evidence showing that regular consumption of grapes – just 1 ½ cups per day – can improve muscle strength and boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women. read more

After a successful stonefruit season in Egypt, grower-exporter Pico quickly shifted its focus to grapes, as promising early varieties arrived in good condition, as reported by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

The Karmen field scale, produced in Italy by Rescina Service, a company located in Noicattaro (Bari), is a lightweight and convenient solution for packaging fruits and vegetables directly in the field. This scale is specifically designed for weighing fruit crates, especially table grapes, on-site. read more

As of June 2025, EU orange imports for the 2024-2025 season totaled 549 tons, which is below the 636 tons recorded in 2023-2024. South Africa supplied 9,973 tons, Egypt 37,785 tons, and Morocco 3,127 tons. Other suppliers included Turkey (9 tons), Argentina (96 tons), and Zimbabwe (9,850 tons). read more

In Marneuli, a municipality situated halfway between Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, and the Armenian border just 20 kilometers to the south, there is a vineyard with Muscat Hamburg, Italia, and Sugraone grape varieties. The vines were planted five years ago and are now gradually reaching full maturity. read more

Po więcej niż 20 latach na czele branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i opakowań, Bart Triemstra zdecydował się dwa i pół roku temu założyć własną firmę. Dwa miesiące temu Tri-Pack otworzył swoje własne biuro na terenie parku biznesowego Honderdland w Maasdijk. "Na początku działalności Tri-Pack, read more

W lipcu 2025 r. Bloom Fresh International Limited z powodzeniem obroniła swoje prawa własności intelektualnej w Chinach w ramach sprawy naruszenia dotyczącej odmiany winogron IFG 10, która jest sprzedawana pod nazwami handlowymi SWEET GLOBE™ i Sweet Earth™. Nieautoryzowany producent działający w read more

Izrael stał się najnowszym rynkiem otwartym dla peruwiańskich eksporterów winogron stołowych po zatwierdzeniu nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego po trzech latach negocjacji.

Israel has become the latest market to open for Peruvian table grape exporters after the new phytosanitary protocol was approved after three years of negotiations. read more

ABA Mediterranea's summer season is in full swing. The final rounds of the stone fruit campaign are wrapping up, and the mini watermelon season has just begun. Michele Santoro, the cooperative's sales manager, assesses the situation: "We are finally in the middle of the summer season. The stone fruit campaign is coming to an end, and we are now starting the mini watermelon season." read more

Zbiory bezpestkowych winogron z Regionu Murcji rozpoczęły się niemal dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Oczekuje się, że będzie to udany sezon, ponieważ popyt nadal rośnie, a sektor przewiduje dobre ilości i jakość w tym sezonie. "Rozpoczęliśmy zbieranie pierwszych winogron tej sezonu" read more

In Georgia's Kakheti region, famous for its exceptional and unique Saperavi wines, farmers cultivate not only wine grapes but also various types of stone fruit. Last year, Kakheti produced 25,300 tons of peaches, representing 66% of Georgia's total peach yield. read more

The Lebanese grape season is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years, according to Mehdi Awdi, the owner of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi Enterprise. "While many farmers across the Bekaa Valley are struggling with water shortages due to minimal winter rainfall and rapidly depleting water sources, read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers is coming together this summer to promote the Star Ruby variety in European markets. They aim to reshape the fruit's reputation and stimulate growth in the category. read more

With the arrival of summer, the season for seedless table grapes, one of the most eagerly anticipated in the organic sector, begins in southeastern Spain. This year, it is starting with promising prospects in terms of production and sales for Toñifruit, a company from Murcia. read more