Grapes

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) producer association has appointed Alwyn Dippenaar as its new chair, with Michael Vorster slated to take over his previous position as vice-chair. read more

Authorities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia have confirmed the safety of Shine Muscat grape imports after conducting additional tests on residue levels, following a recent alert in Thailand. read more

The grapefruit packing for export was estimated at 14.8 million cartons (equivalent to 17 kilograms each), which is an increase of nearly 14% compared to last year's 13.0 million cartons. This growth was attributed to the recovery from the dry conditions that were experienced in the northern regions in previous years. The estimate, which was prepared in mid-March, also... read more

At AGF-Overtoom in Amsterdam, the supply of Turkish fruits and vegetables is arriving steadily. "We are currently receiving plenty of pomegranates and Sultana grapes, along with Turkish vegetables like eggplants, zucchini, and peppers," says Mustafa Ozdemir, the manager. read more

Listopad means the beginning of the grape and stone fruit season. Regarding Peruvian grapes, it is anticipated that there will be a normal crop in terms of total volume this season. The initial forecast projected a yield between 74-76 million boxes for this year. This marks a significant improvement in the outlook compared to the original forecast. read more

Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and Capespan have reached a significant milestone by renewing their partnership with a contract extension until 2045. The signing ceremony, held at Standard Bank's headquarters, was attended by leaders from the Namibian government, NGC, Capespan, and Standard Bank Namibia, emphasizing the strong collaboration between the parties. read more

The export season for Chinese grapes is coming to a close, with red grapes being the primary variety for export. Kyle Zeng notes that this year, several key red grape-producing regions in China have seen decreased production, lower market demand, and a drop in both export volume and price. read more

In a recent decision on April 9, 2024, the Italian Supreme Court invalidated the agreement between Sun World, a well-known American grape grower, and Ms. Miglionico, a grape producer from Apulia. The agreement allowed Ms. Miglionico to

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Jatinderjeet "Jyoti" Sihota, 37, of Selma, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit crop insurance fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. According to court records, for many years, Sihota's family's farming operation produced table grapes and other crops in Fresno and Tulare. read more

"From a purely commercial standpoint, this season has been controversial for Sicilian table grapes, with some not always positive consequences on an international scale," says Giuseppe Morreale, the owner of Naturè, based in Vittoria, Sicily. "The start of marketing...". read more

As reefertrends reports, table grape yields are expected to increase due to favorable climate conditions, such as abundant rainfall and a high number of chilling hours in winter. The cultivation area for table grapes has been stable for over a decade due to the low read more

W rewolucyjnym wydarzeniu dla sektora handlu rolno-spożywczego, Departament Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA) ogłosił przełomową aktualizację przepisów importowych, która znacząco wpłynie na przemysł winogron stołowych. Od lipca 2024 roku określone regiony w Chile, uznane za posiadające niską read more

W Południowej Afryce producenci winogron napotykają na zmniejszone plony na eksport z powodu skrajnych warunków pogodowych. Dolina Loskop w prowincji Limpopo, która niedawno rozpoczęła sezon winogronowy, doświadczyła zniszczeń plonów przez grad. Pomimo tych wyzwań, region ogólnie utrzymuje się na dotychczasowym poziomie. read more

"We are at the crossroads of seasons," explains Mourad Ben Salem, manager of Med'Essor, a company present at the Rungis market. "The grape season is coming to an end, especially with the end of the Italian origin. We are also still at the very beginning of the Spanish clementine season. read more

This often poses a significant economic challenge for businesses. Simon Schumacher, spokesperson and managing director of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), and lawyer Christian Fritz from the Freiburg law firm Fritz & Kollegen, have discussed this. read more