Grapes

The Unifrutti Group has announced a deal to purchase 100% of Safco, which includes Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru, from Rio King and other minority shareholders. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon meeting standard closing requirements. Safco currently manages approximately 560 hectares of table grape farms. read more

Obecnie dostawa grejpfrutów z Florydy jest silna, co stanowi pozytywny rozwój po ubiegłorocznych trudnościach spowodowanych huraganami Helene i Milton. „Zbliżamy się do szczytu dostawy grejpfrutów i w tym roku mamy promocyjne ilości” - mówi Steven Callaham z Dundee Citrus. read more

The approaching grape season in India is being met with caution by traders, but Cyril Chakranarayan of Olive Import Export is more optimistic, anticipating a better performance compared to last year. "Key production areas like Nashik and Sangli, which are major suppliers of grapes in India, are expected to... read more

Parallel Fresh has been operating since August. The import company, specializing in grapes, citrus, and soft fruit, is part of the Fresh Hub Group and operates from the Ridderkerk business park. "From this strategic location, we expect to create a stable sales channel to the rest of Europe. read more

The Supreme People's Court of China has upheld an administrative penalty for the unauthorized production, propagation, and sale of the protected IFG Six grape variety in Yunnan province, as stated in a ruling issued in early December. The decision validates a previous determination by the Binchuan authorities. read more

This year, Luis Miguel Vegas has been appointed as the General Manager of Provid, the association that unites Peruvian table grape producers and exporters. In addition to this role, he has also taken on the responsibility for Proarándanos, the counterpart association for blueberry producers and exporters. read more

Set aside the cotechino and lentils: in Spain, during the holidays, luck is sought with grapes. read more

The fresh fruit market in India is currently witnessing significant growth, especially for apples, pears, and grapes. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for premium and diverse varieties, both locally sourced and imported. The apple market, in particular, is thriving due to robust domestic production and sustained high demand. read more

The Chilean Table Grape Fruit Committee has released its second export forecast for the 2025-26 season, estimating a volume of 63.6 million 8.2 kg boxes. This represents a 6.4% decline compared to the previous year, with a minor upward revision of 0.5% from the initial forecast. Ignacio Caballero, the... read more

António Garcia, the country manager for the Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa, has reported that there was more production for the Portuguese grape season this year, despite a delayed start to the season. He stated, "This year's grape season has shown a positive evolution, with a 12% increase in." read more

Since the start of the grape harvest in the second week of November, two hundred millimetres of rain have fallen at Vaalbos Trust, located just outside Marble Hall in the Loskop Valley of Limpopo. Citrus is the farm's primary source of income, but during the grape harvest season, it feels like citrus was a long time ago. read more

Sektor winogron stołowych rozwija się dynamicznie, a branża poszukuje genetyki, która upraszcza prace polowe, redukuje ryzyko i dostarcza wyjątkowe doświadczenie smakowe. "Nasza globalna strategia hodowlana pozwoliła nam zweryfikować istotne cechy i opracować odmiany spełniające te wymagania" - mówi. read more

Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more

Sun World International's partnership with Salling Group has ignited a grape frenzy in Denmark this autumn. This is due to the debut of Autumncrisp® green seedless grapes to Danish consumers for the first time, which represents a significant achievement for branded produce in Europe. Since being introduced on store shelves, the grapes have garnered significant attention and popularity. read more

The fresh deciduous fruit sector in Turkey is projected to face major challenges in MY 2025/26 due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and hail. These events have led to a significant decrease in production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production, for instance, is expected to decline by 60 percent to 1.8 read more

Widely renowned for its citrus fruit and grape production, Sicily could witness a transformation in its agricultural landscape. Faced with the impacts of climate change, many producers are shifting towards different crops. Specialized organic wholesaler ProNatura (Organic Alliance Group) has chosen to support its partner growers in this transition. read more

The central theme of the Table Grape Conference 2025, which took place last week in the sun-drenched city of Catania, Sicily, was the future of the Italian table grape industry. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency of Korea has finalized export quarantine negotiations with the Philippines for Korean grapes. This announcement comes from a report by The Asia Business Daily, stating that exports will begin next year. read more

Rozpoczynając od skromnego szkółki w Chincha, Mercedes Auris Bravo była siłą napędową w przekształcaniu peruwiańskiego rolnictwa od lat 90. Jej zaangażowanie miało kluczowe znaczenie w rozszerzaniu uprawy winogron stołowych i wprowadzaniu licencyjnych odmian winogron do kraju. Dziś jej szkółka jest jedną z największych w Peru. read more

The vast desert plains of the Ica region in southwestern Peru have undergone a radical transformation in just a few decades. Areas that were once mostly sand and wind now feature extensive cultivation of blueberries, grapes, asparagus, and mangoes. This phenomenon is occurring in many other areas as well. read more