Grapes

Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential strike by tens of thousands of port workers occurs at the beginning of October. read more

Hort Innovation has launched a program for Australia's berry and table grape growers aimed at increasing productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-detecting wearables for performance evaluation, and real-time quality assessment. read more

With summer and its related products now archived, space is given to grapes in many fruit and vegetable departments. Mass displays, targeted communications, and scenic solutions help retailers and department managers to emphasize this category. read more

Australian berry and table grape farmers are ready to increase their productivity with the help of innovative technology focused on labor, such as virtual reality training for harvesters, motion-detecting wearables to assess performance, and real-time quality assessment cameras. These solutions are being implemented through Hort Innovation's Frontiers program... read more

Australian berry and table grape growers are ready to increase productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-sensing wearables to assess performance, and cameras for real-time quality assessment. These advancements are being implemented through Hort Innovation's program. read more

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the flavors of typical products of this season. To best guide purchases, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offers a complete guide to the products. read more

Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is not well-known, just like the country itself, even though its apples are of excellent quality. read more

The Muscat du Ventoux management and defense organization held a press conference in Mazan on September 10, presenting the new Muscat du Ventoux PDO trays and discussing the current campaign. The press conference was attended by René Reynard, President of the ODG, Louis Bonnet, read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

There are now significant concerns regarding the viability of various cultures that are soon to be harvested, such as late stone fruit, kiwis, apples, pears, grapes, and leafy greens. read more

Weather events have caused a significant drop in global grape exports, reaching their lowest levels in four years according to a new report from Rabobank. read more

a grocery store shopper has sparked controversy online by sharing his habit of sampling grapes before buying them. In a viral TikTok video, Dave Bogansky explained that he always tastes the grapes to make sure they are sweet enough before committing to purchase. He defended his actions, read more

"Nasza markowa oferta obejmuje również winogrona stołowe PGI z regionu Apulii. Jakość jest bardzo wysoka dzięki wysokiemu poziomowi Brix oraz ostatnim deszczom, które dały roślinom dodatkowy 'zastrzyk'. Popyt ze strony dużych sieci handlowych odpowiada naszym oczekiwaniom" - relacjonuje Leonardo Odorizzi z La Grande Bellezza Italiana. read more

The University of Minnesota's Grape Breeding and Enology Program, known for its success in developing cold-hardy wine grapes such as Marquette, Frontenac, and Itasca, is now expanding into the realm of cold-hardy table grapes. The program is currently in the process of releasing three new table grape varieties. read more

"Table grapes, especially the Italia variety, have had a strong start and the quality is good. Consumption is evenly distributed despite lower quantities compared to last year. The number of hectares planted with Italia grapes has decreased in favor of seedless varieties." read more

"A rather severe frost passed through the Hex River Valley at the end of August, affecting areas such as De Doorns, Robertson, and Bonnievale, causing substantial damage to grape vineyards," says Stiaan Hugo, general manager of AGI Frost Fans. "In Rawsonville where I grew up, we never experienced frost before. Now over..." read more

Zisis Manosis, an agronomist for the Greek kiwi and grape exporter Zeus, stated that production of Greek grapes is lower this season. He mentioned, "The overall volumes for grapes in Greece are significantly lower than in previous years. We estimate a reduction of 30%. More specifically, the Crimson grapes..." read more

Mimo dobrego początku, eksport australijskich winogron stołowych zmalał w sezonie 2024, na skutek niższego popytu z Chin, które konsekwentnie zmniejszają swoje importy, zgodnie z najnowszymi badaniami przemysłowymi. W właśnie opublikowanym raporcie „Table Grape Update 2024” specjalista od bankowości rolnej. read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more

The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season was characterized by a significant rise in demand paired with a decrease in volumes. This allowed growers and exporters to fetch good prices. The campaign for Egyptian table grapes proved to be challenging, both in terms of production and marketing. read more