Grapes

During his participation at the LUV fair in Bari, Óscar Salgado, International Technical Advisor of Proteku, analyzed the global table grape market, offering a clear and challenging perspective. read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) announced the official opening of the Chinese market for fresh Brazilian grapes, marking a strategic milestone for the national fruit industry. The achievement follows years of negotiations and coincides with read more

The potential of Arra's new red grape varieties was highlighted during recent field days in Namibia. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more

Clementines, table grapes, and nectarines have been the stars of the first four road shows of Enjoy Dolce Frutta, a three-year project targeting consumers in Italy and Germany featuring Op Armonia. The events have involved sports centers and beaches, with tasting booths set up for visitors. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more

"It's not a bumper crop, but it's a stable, attractive, high-quality harvest that we're bringing in," says Gabriël Viljoen, chairperson of the Orange River Producers' Association, referring to the harvest that is meeting expectations. The first target market is the pre-Christmas market in Europe, which has been evident for the past two months. read more

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has conducted an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Union's proposed changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs) on South African agriculture, specifically focusing on table grapes and other crops. These adjustments are a part of the EU's Green Deal initiative. read more

Peaches, nectarines, grapes, and clementines were the protagonists of the first four roadshows of the Enjoy Sweet Fruit project. Through the activities of the information and promotion campaign promoted by OP Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, the first events took place. read more

Bloom Fresh™ collaborates with table grape growers globally to license its varieties and offer technical, marketing, quality, and legal assistance. In June and August 2024, the company organized its inaugural open field days in Yunnan and Sichuan, China to exhibit its table grape portfolio to potential licensees. read more

Ailimpo is promoting the benefits of consuming lemons and grapefruits regularly in order to maintain an active lifestyle as part of its Good Move From Europe campaign. read more

Peruvian grapes are experiencing an exceptional year in the international market, achieving record prices despite numerous logistical challenges in the sector. Factors such as fruit shortages in Europe and increasing demand in the United States have been key contributors to this success. read more

Bloom Fresh™ International Limited has appointed Paul Farmer as its innovation & quality director. Farmer brings a wealth of experience to the company from his decade-long tenure in the retail industry. He began his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist for grapes at Amfresh Group. read more

Known for its strong presence in grape cultivation, Nashik district has started exporting early pre-season grapes to countries such as Russia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, despite facing various challenges. Within a month, 109 containers carrying a total of 1,764.53 metric tons of grapes have been exported. read more

When it comes to maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy eating, lemons and grapefruits are two fruits that should not be missing in your diet. These citrus fruits, besides being delicious and versatile in the kitchen, are packed with vitamin C, a nutrient. read more

South African grape exporters are happy with the sales progress they are making in North America, especially in Canada, which has become the country's third largest market in recent years. read more

"Stressed" is how Jaap den Boer from Olympic Fruit describes the current situation in the grape market. "The problems started when European grapes disappeared from the market three weeks earlier than usual. Normally, we depend on white seedless grapes from Europe until late October, but this year the season in read more