Grapes

This week, growers and shippers of Mexican grapes are evaluating their crops after Sunday's rains, which had different effects in various regions of the country. "In Guaymas and La Costa, there was minimal rainfall. In Pesqueira, our farm received 4.4 mm of rain, and in Caborca, the amount varied depending on the location." read more

The first grape harvest at Sharjah's Ghamam project on Jebel Deem, UAE, situated 850 meters above sea level at the heart of a mountain agriculture initiative, has effectively transformed rugged terrain into fertile land. This project, highlighted by Sharjah News, represents a significant agricultural accomplishment. read more

The volume of fruit shipped through Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS) at Chile’s Valparaíso port grew by 18 percent during the 2024/25 season, as reported by Mundo Marítimo. A total of 1.24 million tonnes of fruit was shipped in refrigerated containers between November and May, with cherries and grapes being among the main products. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

The Uva di Mazzarrone IGP (Protected Geographical Indication PGI "Grape of Mazzarrone") harvest campaign started a few days late, but the outlook is promising, according to Gianni Raniolo, president of the consortium (pictured on the right). Despite the unstable weather in Sicily, the crop is expected to be good. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie na 2025 rok rozpoczyna się już wcześnie i obiecuje wyjątkowy smak. Ale w tym roku chodzi nie tylko o wcześniejszy start, ale o bycie lepszym. read more

Peru currently has 23,320 hectares of table grapes certified for export, according to Manuel Yzaga, president of the Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers (Provid). Production is led by the region of Ica with 11,577 certified hectares, accounting for 49.64% of the national total. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

Uzbekistan has rapidly developed in the fruit trade sector, solidifying its position not only as a fruit exporter but also as a growing importer, as emphasized by EastFruit. Traditional exports such as grapes and cherries have contributed to a 93% growth in exports from 2021 to 2024, with cherry exports leading the way. read more

Last week, Bloom Fresh™ laid the foundation stone for the world's leading technological innovation center, aimed at developing new varieties of table grapes and cherries. This state-of-the-art facility is being established in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish region of Murcia, where the company will be integrating... read more

The 2025/26 California table grape season has officially started, with harvesting commencing in mid-May in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. Grapes will continue to be harvested in the Coachella Valley through mid-July before moving north to the San Joaquin Valley. read more

Bloom Fresh™, a company dedicated to technological innovation in blueberries, cherries, and table grapes, has laid the foundation stone for its new research center in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The event was attended by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region. read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more