Grapes

Despite the climate challenges and pressures on the global market, Sicilian table grapes continue to demonstrate their driving force in the national fruit and vegetable sector. The 2025 campaign has started with positive signs, both in terms of quantity and quality of the product. read more

The grape harvest in Corinthia, Greece, is entering its third week, but yields remain low. "At the moment, we are harvesting the Prime and Starlight varieties and getting 15 to 20 tons per hectare. These are low yields that have been caused by the adverse weather conditions. Although rainfall read more

The Brazilian association Abrafrutas warns that exports of fresh mangoes and grapes, valued at over US$148 million, are in jeopardy if the US proceeds with its plan to implement additional tariffs starting in August. read more

In the world of fruits and vegetables, there is always room for innovation, and this summer British consumers will be able to experience something out of the ordinary thanks to a new variety of grapes that tastes like the famous mojito cocktail. Starting from tomorrow, retail outlets will offer this unique grape variety. read more

Table grapes from the Meknes region are now available on the market after a delay of 20-30 days caused by unfavorable weather conditions. Oussama Errahmani, a local grower, has observed an increase in quality and a satisfactory yield. However, he has highlighted the slow pace of commercial uptake in the local market. read more

The harvesting campaign for the Italian black Maula grape variety began on July 3, following its successful introduction to domestic and European markets in 2024. This seedless cultivar is the product of a collaboration between CREA in Turi, Apulia, and the Italian consortium Nu.Va.U.T. Nuove. read more

Martiforous Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) were found in Belgium, leading to a warning from the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV). These beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of over 400 plant species, such as corn, grapes, strawberries, and roses. read more

Representatives of the South African table grape industry have expressed their "deep concern" regarding the US administration's proposal to implement a 30 percent tariff on imports from South Africa starting from August 1, 2025. read more

The UK retailer Co-op is launching Mojito-flavoured grapes just in time for the summer heatwave. Starting next week, the new variety called Mojito Fresh will be sold in chosen stores as part of the store's Irresistible Limited-Edition collection for a three-week period. read more

The analysis revealed, among other things, that cherries and lemons are the crops with the highest profitability per liter of water. Between 2021 and 2024, their cultivation area was the only one in the region that increased. Traditional fruits such as table grapes, on the other hand, showed read more

In particular, berries, watermelons, pineapples, grapes, and bananas were mentioned. Overall, fruit sales increased by almost 10% in just three weeks. In response to the high temperatures, Tesco significantly increased its stockpiling of fruits. The company stated that they worked closely to accommodate the demand. read more

Według danych Kantar, winogrona deserowe są zdecydowanie produktem, którego spożycie najbardziej wzrosło w Hiszpanii w ciągu ostatniego roku. Coraz rzadziej postrzegane są one jako produkt sezonowy i utrzymują rosnącą obecność na półkach, a ta tendencja powinna się utrzymać w przyszłości. read more

The Sicilian table grape sector is currently in a positive phase, with high-quality grapes that have a high sugar content ranging from 16 to 18 Brix for traditional grapes and 18 to 22 Brix for seedless grapes. The timing of harvesting operations is crucial to ensure the sweetness and quality of the grapes. read more

With Brazil's mango and grape harvests set to begin in just days, the imposition of a 50% import tariff by the US in early August raises the possibility of the fruit being redirected to other countries in Europe or Asia. This could potentially have a significant impact on market prices. read more

Piękne słońce i wysokie temperatury, pogoda zachęca ludzi do delektowania się owocami, a dla wielu winogrona są absolutnym "must-have". Importowane winogrona są zawsze dostępne, ale w Overijse, w Belgii, sierpień to wyjątkowy czas, kiedy belgijskie winogrona powracają na rynek. "Ludzie zaczynają dzwonić jak tylko" read more

These varieties are intended to not only surprise the consumer, but also to provide the markets with a differentiated offering. read more

The 2025 California San Joaquin Valley table grape season began in the last week of June, slightly earlier than usual based on historical standards. read more

The 2025 California San Joaquin Valley table grape season started in the last week of June, slightly earlier than usual. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

W roku 2025 rynek chilijskich winogron i wiśni boryka się z nasyceniem, wysokimi wolumenami oraz coraz bardziej konkurencyjnymi rynkami, zmuszając eksporterów do dywersyfikacji swoich destynacji i adaptacji do coraz bardziej niepewnego scenariusza handlowego. "W tym roku rynki zaczęły trochę wolniej, ponieważ. read more