Grapes

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported stable vineyard development, and the harvest is expected to start in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is already underway in Namibia. read more

Południowoafrykańscy producenci winogron są w dobrym nastroju po udanym sezonie eksportowym 2024/25. read more

In September, the change of season occurs not only in wardrobes but also on Italian tables. The Shopping Bag, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmarkets, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, highlights the most convenient seasonal products of this week. read more

A new fruit variety named red berry grapes, sold under the Boombites brand, has been launched in UK supermarkets. These grapes have a red pulp similar to berries or cherries, while their appearance is similar to table grapes. The product is exclusively available at M&S and Ocado for £3 (US$3.80). read more

With the last few seeded Victoria grapes and the first few seedless ones from patented varieties, Kavala—the latest grape-growing region in Greece—is currently on the market. "These days we're working at a relaxed pace. Personally, I've run out of my own Victoria stocks, and since August 24, read more

In Moldova, recent September rains have caused cracking in table grape varieties, sparking concerns about their quality and export potential. Cracking happens when berries split due to abrupt shifts in moisture and temperature, and is seen as a significant problem for late-season grapes. read more

In September, the grapevine was the protagonist in the fruit and vegetable department, at the peak of its seasonal production and as a symbol of the arrival of autumn. Analyses by Italiafruit News examined the references available in six retail chains in Parma, comparing the data from September 2024. read more

India's grape exporters are strongly optimistic about the incoming season following increased scale, varieties, and market opportunities, says Shantanu Aher, Director at Narmada Fresh Fruit Exports, forecasting a near doubling of export volumes on the back of robust vineyard performance and
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The latest campaigns of Italian table grape have shown significant results, as highlighted by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor. In 2024, exports exceeded 900 million euros, a historical record for the sector, while domestic consumption in terms of value has grown by almost. read more

The last avocado and grape season in Peru produced positive results in terms of volume, but also revealed challenges facing the sector. These challenges include higher domestic production, saturated markets, new regulatory requirements, and the need to explore alternative markets. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to address them. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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Po suchszącej zimie niż zwykle, winnice i sady na Przylądku Zachodnim szybko rozwijają się w stronę wczesnej wiosny. Krzewy winorośli pączkują, sady cytrusowe kwitną, a proces zapylania borówki jest już w dużej mierze zakończony. Od lipca Duwan Jackson i jego koledzy z firmy DFM Technologies, wiodącej firmie w branży

After a drier-than-normal winter, vineyards and orchards in the Western Cape are surging ahead to an early spring. Grapevines are budding, citrus orchards are flowering, and blueberry pollination is largely complete. Since July, Duwan Jackson and his colleagues at DFM Technologies, a leading read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Breeder Bloom Fresh, owned by AMFresh, has introduced a new grape variety called Boombites, which is being promoted as a 'superfruit'. read more

The Greek harvest is fully underway, passing the halfway point, according to George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company. He stated, "As far as Greek seedless grapes are concerned, we are in the second half of the harvest in our Halkidiki, in northern Greece, vineyards. The Kavala region has just." read more

Ad hoc solutions, targeted display choices, and room for creativity in the fruit and vegetable department to enhance and promote grapes and seasonality. In these weeks, the departments of numerous retail stores of various brands are adopting dedicated displays to dramatize the spaces and emphasize. read more

Fruit farming in Oltrepò Pavese is being severely tested not only by drought, but also by the increasingly massive onslaught of corvids. Magpies and jays, driven by water and food shortages, are devastating apple, plum, and grape crops: in some farms, the damage is apparent. read more

As part of an agreement between National Agroforte (brand MillMax) in the Bukhara region and Kuwait's Star Fruit Co., Uzbekistan has shipped around 1 ton of fresh fruits to Kuwait, including peaches, pomegranates, melons, pears, nectarines, and grapes, reports IA "Dunyo". read more

W zeszłym sezonie eksport australijskich winogron osiągnął swoje drugie najlepsze wyniki pod względem wartości, z eksportem ponad 140 000 ton o wartości niemal 600 milionów AUD. Według Jeffa Scotta, dyrektora generalnego Table Grapes Australia, był to dość mieszany sezon. "Początek sezonu był bardzo dobry, potem" read more