Grapes

An entire year of work is concentrated on approximately two months of the year when grape farms in Namibia's Aussenkehr Valley harvest their fruit to supply the profitable pre-Christmas market in Europe and the UK. read more

Since the beginning of the overseas grape season, it has been chaotic. "Brazil and Peru did not meet the promised volumes. Yields per hectare appeared to be lower across the board. Consequently, there were fewer products on the market, and we witnessed price levels in recent weeks that I couldn't remember," says Wibo van den. read more

La Unió Llauradora has detected the presence of active ingredients from pesticides prohibited in the EU in table grapes imported and purchased in several of our commercial distribution establishments. The organization has acquired

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In Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25, South African growers are expected to redirect more citrus volumes towards processing due to higher prices, making juicing a lower-risk option. Production of oranges, grapefruits, tangerines/mandarins, and lemons in MY 2024/25 is forecasted to increase. read more

South Africa's table grape industry has reported mixed trends in exports and inspections up to Week 50 of the 2024/2025 season. A total of 10.99 million cartons were inspected for export, marking a 12.6% decline compared to the previous year. This drop was attributed to lower yields in early varieties across the Northern Provinces. read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

Susan Day, the Vice President of International Marketing for the California Table Grape Commission (CTGC), is retiring at the end of December. read more

Susan Day, the vice president of international marketing for the California Table Grape Commission and a 25-year veteran in promoting table grape exports, is retiring at the end of December. Kathleen Nave, the commission president, expressed gratitude on behalf of the industry Susan has served. read more

Sezon winogron w Peru jest w pełni rozpoczęty, a winogrona z tego kraju cieszą się wysokim uznaniem w wielu regionach na całym świecie, w tym w Ameryce Północnej i Azji. Tymczasem sezon w Chile również rozpoczął się z pozytywnym nastawieniem. Winogrona z Ameryki Południowej cieszą się dużym popytem. read more

Sun World International has announced that WA Farm Direct, a top distributor of high-quality fresh fruits, has been given the authorization to promote Sun World table grapes grown across Australia. read more

Termotécnica, one of the largest manufacturers of EPS packaging in Latin America, has emphasized the importance of post-harvest technology in the growth of the fresh table grape trade between Brazil and China. read more

China nie tylko jest liderem w technologii, ale także w produkcji owoców, znacząco wpływając na globalny rynek jabłek i gruszek. Według Departamentu Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA), produkcja jabłek na świecie w sezonie 2024/25 przewidywana jest na niewielki spadek, z obniżką o...

China is not only a leader in technology but also in fruit production, significantly impacting the global market for apples and pears. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), global apple production for the 2024/25 season is expected to see a slight decline, with a decrease of... read more

Brazil has strengthened its position in global trade by ramping up its fresh grape exports to China. This development comes after the implementation of a phytosanitary protocol in November, which has made it easier for Brazilian table grapes to enter new international markets. A crucial element in this growth is the adoption of... read more

Chile's Subsole has completed its initial exports of table grapes to the US using the new systems approach. The company's commercial manager, Andro Vidal, mentioned that the first shipment was scheduled to reach the US East Coast on 16th December. He expressed that the new protocol was "great news and a significant advancement." read more

The second estimate from the Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile for the 2024-25 season maintains the export projection at 66 million boxes. There is a significant increase in the significance of new grape varieties, which are expected to make up 67% of total exports, representing a 2% increase from the initial estimate. read more

Termotécnica celebrated the recent signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Grapes from Brazil to China, which was signed by the Brazilian and Chinese authorities. This protocol has opened a pathway for exporting grapes to the Asian country. read more