Grapes

The Portuguese agricultural group Vale da Rosa, which is one of Europe's leading producers of seedless grapes and the top table grape brand in Portugal, has taken a significant step towards its relaunch after creditors approved its recovery plan. The revitalization process has strong support from the company's stakeholders. read more

Sezon eksportu wiśni i winogron stołowych w Chile w latach 2024-2025 był naznaczony gwałtownym spadkiem cen, zaciekłą konkurencją zewnętrzną oraz międzynarodowymi logistycznymi wyzwaniami. "Chile zwiększyło wolumen eksportu wiśni o 50%, ale ceny spadły o niemal 33%. Wartość FOB spadła z przeciętnej wartości 30 dolarów". read more

Table grape harvest in California's main growing region, the Central Valley, is still a few weeks away. "At this point, it is hard to tell when harvest will start exactly," says Nick Dulcich with Pretty Lady Vineyards. "It will start anywhere between July 1 and July 10, but I think the read more

In the 2024/25 season, the southern hemisphere, Mexico, and India collectively exported 2.4 million tons of table grapes, which is equivalent to 289 million 8.2 kg boxes. This volume represents an 11% increase compared to the previous season. The growth was primarily fueled by the increased activity of the three main exporters in the southern hemisphere. read more

The 2024 lemon season in the Region of Murcia is coming to a close with a positive outcome for the sector. Although production has been 20% lower than the previous season, prices have been more favorable for growers. Data from the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo) shows that. read more

Belgian grape growing holds a unique position that many other product sectors might envy, yet it still gives growers reason for concern. This is mainly because demand far exceeds supply. "We're now a month away from the start of the season, and I'm already getting many questions about when our read more

Sexual confusion has been confirmed as one of the most effective and sustainable techniques for controlling harmful insects such as the grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana), responsible for serious production losses and the triggering of secondary diseases like rot. The underlying principle is... read more

The Karniel and Giumarra families, who are responsible for the Arra table grape breeding program, have united as one entity: Grapa Global LLC, which operates under the newly established Grapa Group. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

Po latach współpracy i wspólnej wizji rodziny Karniel i Giumarra oficjalnie połączyły się pod jedną jednostką: Grapa Global LLC, działającą pod nowo utworzoną Grapa Group. Ta strategiczna restrukturyzacja stanowi naturalny kolejny krok w długoletnim partnerstwie i zapoczątkowuje nowy etap. read more

The first Apulian table grapes of the season were officially harvested on June 12, 2025, in the province of Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy. For several years now, the Star Light variety has been the frontrunner. This seedless red grape variety has a unique muscat aroma and is... read more

They are produced in Murcia, the main Spanish grape-growing region, but also in Alicante, Almería, Granada, and Badajoz. read more

Amidst new climatic challenges and an increasingly quality- and sustainability-focused market, the fruit and vegetable sector is in a constant state of change. Grappolo Rosso, an Apulian farm founded in 2017, is a testament to this evolution. Led by the young entrepreneur Asia Grilli, the farm read more

The grape harvest season has started in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate, Oman, and will continue until early August. The area includes approximately 13 acres with around 2,600 grape trees, according to Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul. read more