Grapes

High-value export industries in South Africa are adjusting to new trade conditions in the 2025 season due to the United States imposing a 30 percent tariff on South African goods. This tariff is impacting export strategies for citrus, berries, nuts, and table grapes, leading exporters to consider their options. read more

Saga Robotics, a Norwegian company that develops the Thorvald robotic platform for grapevines and strawberries, has successfully raised $11.2 million in equity funding to enhance its commercial activities in the U.K. and U.S. markets. The funding round was completed in two parts and aligns with Thorvald's relocation from read more

Sun World International hosted its Field Day event in August 2025 at its Center for Innovation in Wasco, California, bringing together over 300 licensees, marketers, retailers, and partners from around the globe. The event offered attendees a comprehensive look at the company's newest developments and emphasized the importance of collaboration. read more

"Dalton Dovolis of International Produce Group (IPG) says that the 2025 California table grape season is poised to be one of the most dynamic in recent years. With challenges and opportunities arising, a clear theme emerges in both domestic and global markets: quality is the driving force." read more

Rynek azjatycki staje się kluczowym miejscem docelowym dla brazylijskich świeżych owoców, zwłaszcza winogron, mango i melonów. Jednak długie czasy dostawy i intensywna regionalna konkurencja zmuszają sektor do ponownej oceny swoich strategii. Podczas gdy globalne spożycie świeżych owoców nadal rośnie. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

The table grape campaign of 2025 is in full swing and the first assessment is drawn up by Mario Mellone, commercial manager of OP Melodia, active in Puglia and Basilicata with about 100 hectares of vineyards. "The start of the campaign," explains Mellone, "has been relatively calm." read more

Eksport mang i winogron z Brazylii wzrósł w sierpniu 2025 roku, potwierdzając Dolinę São Francisco jako główne centrum produkcji i eksportu owoców w kraju. Pomimo większych ilości, producenci pozostają ostrożni wobec międzynarodowej perspektywy, zwłaszcza w Stanach Zjednoczonych, gdzie notuje się wyższe read more

Westfalia Fruit will reveal its avocado variety library, the largest of its kind in the world, at this year's Fruit Attraction in Madrid. The library, which serves as the basis for the company's Orchard of the Future, features over 140 distinct avocado cultivars. read more

The harvesting of the golden grapes that are emblematic of Chasselas de Moissac PDO began on August 18. This year's campaign has started early and looks very promising: "So far, we're seeing an excellent harvest, with grapes showing outstanding quality and perfect ripeness. Thanks to particularly favorable… read more

"We have had a very good start to the plum season, with a balanced supply/demand ratio and very consistent prices," explains Alexandre Cancel, chairman of Vergers Cancel. The first part of the season was good until August 15th, when sales slowed down. "We are more than two weeks in, with a slight… read more

Kolejna dostawa świeżnych uzbeckich produktów przyleciała do Wielkiej Brytanii, donosi IA Dunyo. Tym razem do Londynu dostarczono 2 tony melonów i winogron. Eksporterem jest grupa importowa Exim Dried Fruits, a importerem firma Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbeckie owoce zyskują coraz większą popularność w

Another shipment of fresh Uzbek produce has arrived in the United Kingdom, reports IA Dunyo. This time, 2 tons of melons and grapes were delivered to London. The exporter is Exim Dried Fruits Import Group, while the importer is Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbek fruits are increasingly standing out on the market. read more

AMFresh-owned breeder Bloom Fresh has introduced a new 'superfruit' grape called Boombites with antioxidant levels that are much higher than blueberries. read more

Ostatni sezon winogron w Indiach okazał się udany zarówno dla eksporterów, jak i importerów, przynosząc stabilizację po trudnych poprzednich latach - mówi Amit Chopade, dyrektor generalny indyjskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Chopde Farms and Exports: „Jednak wraz z nadchodzącym nowym sezonem warunki pogodowe budzą obawy". read more

The Chilean multinational Polar Fruit, specialized in the development of new plant varieties, has entrusted the legal firm Trevisan & Cuonzo with the defense of its rights in Italy regarding the white seedless grape variety 'ACS V 01', registered with the Community Plant Variety Office. read more

While the import market is in the middle of the Italian grape season, the Belgian grape season has already started in mid-July. On July 12th, Druiven Dewit in Overijse, Flanders, one of Belgium's few remaining professional grape growers, officially kicked off the season. "We were earlier than read more

"The commercial campaign for table grapes is ongoing," say owners Mimmo and Sammy Fisicaro. "The market is showing signs of recovery. After a quiet early August because of the holidays, fruit consumption is picking up as families return." Colleroni is an Italian family-owned company that was read more

In operational terms, blueberries were able to further strengthen their position as a year-round supplier, with production now extending to almost every month of the year. Mangos provided profitability under normalized conditions, while grapes achieved better yields and higher... read more

It is currently the peak fruit harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, with apples, grapes, blueberries, and citrus fruits entering the market. Proper temperature management in cold chain logistics is essential for maintaining product quality and prolonging shelf life. Even minor fluctuations in temperature can impact the freshness and marketability of the fruits. read more

This year, the supply of Korean Shine Muscat grapes has increased once again. "We anticipate a 30 to 50 percent rise in volume compared to last year," says Elena Kong of Love April. She also mentioned that there was already a 50 percent increase in grape shipments to North America from 2023 to 2024. read more