Grapes

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Naukowcy opracowali markery genetyczne, które pozwalają hodowcom zidentyfikować brak nasion oraz płeć kwiatów w winogronach jeszcze przed osiągnięciem przez krzewy stadium owocowania. System opiera się na platformie genotypowania, która testuje DNA rośliny pod kątem markerów powiązanych z konkretnymi cechami. Pozwala to hodowcom przewidzieć read more

As Egypt gears up for the upcoming table grape export season, a significant change is occurring among exporters, especially those focusing on the European Union, as noted by Mohamed Ali, CEO of Fresh Deal, a packaging manufacturer. "While sustainability has been a growing priority in recent years, it has become even more crucial now," Ali explained. read more

Chile and Peru are quickly finishing their shipments of table grapes, paving the way for the next regions to start shipping grapes: Mexico, from the Hermosillo region, followed by the U.S. which will begin its season in Coachella, California. "The Chilean industry is experiencing a decrease in overall volume primarily." read more

Wilko van der Zwaard and Mehmet from WilkoFruit recently visited Brazil to meet their suppliers and tour their farms. Account manager Mehmet commented, "The country never fails to impress with its vast size and incredible diversity." He also noted that the rainy season was very noticeable, with heavy downpours. read more

India's table grape season is now in its final stretch, with Maharashtra and the Nashik belt having completed around 85-90% of the harvest, says Shivam Gojare, founder of Nashik-based grower-exporter Sarvesh International. "Roughly 40% of the remaining fruit meets export-grade quality,". read more

Table grapes can now be stored for up to 98 days with minimal decay or quality loss using controlled SO₂-release technology, enabling exporters to confidently target long-distance markets that were previously considered too risky due to spoilage, says Mukul Sareen of Keep It Fresh LLP. read more

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The table grape industry in India is growing its presence in global markets, thanks to early-season production and the use of new grape varieties. Most of the production takes place in Maharashtra, which benefits from a tropical to sub-tropical climate, allowing for harvests from January to April. read more

During the fourth quarter of 2025, Namibia exported grapes valued at over N$1.2 billion (US$65 million), as reported by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The total earnings from horticulture exports amounted to N$1.3 billion (US$70 million), with grapes making up the majority of the exports. read more

Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations are conducting a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector, with completion expected this year, reports EastFruit. read more