Grapes

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

With schools back in session and fall weather on the way, the California table grape industry is gearing up to move the majority of its volume. Typically, about 65 percent of the crop is shipped after September 1st. The period from September to December is an exciting and busy time, with nearly 80 read more

Saudi Arabia has reported an annual grape production exceeding 110,500 tonnes, resulting in a self-sufficiency rate of 58 percent, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The cultivation of grapes covers an area of 4,720 hectares throughout the kingdom, with Tabuk emerging as the leader in grape cultivation. read more

Fresno County, in a remarkable show of agricultural resilience, has reported an unprecedented $8.6 billion in crop value for 2023, with grapes leading the way for the second year in a row, surpassing almonds. Melissa Cregan, the county's agricultural commissioner, emphasized the county's role in... read more

It is a rather unusual season for table grapes, at least in the area of Mazzarrone, which, together with Canicattì, is the main center of production of this type of grape in Sicily. Giuseppe Morreale, CEO of Naturè, a company specializing in the marketing of table grapes, explains why. "Unlike." read more

Alexander Van Acker (31) is the sole wine grape plant grower in Belgium and the Netherlands. In addition to propagating trees, he also cultivates wine grape plants. What started as a hobby has now become his main focus. "I have a small vineyard of my own and have taken some courses to expand my knowledge," says Alexander. read more

The Cornell-developed "PhytoPatholoBot" detects spectral signatures of three types of destructive grape diseases – powdery mildew, downy mildew, and grapevine leafroll virus – enabling early management of pathogens without the need for farmworkers to identify them. Ultimately, data collected by such a system can lead to improved disease control and grape production. read more

Belgian grapes have faced challenges in recent years, with high energy costs and difficulties in finding successors for growers raising concerns about the future of the Belgian product. However, despite these obstacles, Belgian grapes continue to be as popular as ever. This is once again evident this year at the. read more

I’m no stranger to seeing insane prices for fruit in China. Throughout the year, we can see local cherries selling for well over US$70 a kilogram, US$100 square watermelons from Japan, US$40 for a single bunch of locally grown Shine Muscat grapes, and many other mind-boggling prices for. read more

Chilean table grape exporters have welcomed a decision by Mexican plant health authorities to extend a pilot plan allowing imports into the country under a Systems Approach. The move eliminates the requirement to fumigate the grapes with methyl bromide, enabling them to reach the market in better condition. read more

In the first half of 2024, Brazil experienced a significant decline in table grape exports, with volumes reaching only 5,500 tonnes, representing a 66.7% decrease from the previous year, according to data from Comex Stat. This led to export revenues dropping to $15.9 million, a decline of 61.3%. The main factors... read more

Budou Farms will be participating in the Australian booth at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. This will be the company's third year exhibiting at the event. "Over the past few years, we have expanded our market for our 'So Sweet' grapes, starting with Thailand, and we are constantly seeking further opportunities..." read more

In recent years, the costs of investing in new vineyards have drastically increased, and the long-term profitability of new grape varieties and vineyards is crucial for the survival of the industry. read more

Every July and August, South African table grape growers travel across the oceans to explore the latest developments in table grape cultivars. read more

Obecnie dostawy winogron z Kalifornii są stabilne. „Część tego ciepła, które mieliśmy kilka tygodni temu, nie tylko przyspieszyła dojrzewanie niektórych odmian, ale także spowodowała pewne szkody” - mówi Justin Bedwell z firmy Bari Produce. „To, co nas powstrzymuje przed zwiększeniem naszej podaży, to dodatkowy czas. read more

Indonesia has requested early access to the market from New Zealand for its grape exporters in order to boost bilateral trade in fresh and dried fruits. Trade Minister Todd McClay wrapped up discussions in India with officials from various sectors including agriculture, forestry, commerce, and animal husbandry. read more

HarvestR in Israel has successfully conducted laboratory tests on dsRNA-based treatments to combat fungi affecting important fruits such as grapes. The next step involves launching large-scale commercial trials, which have recently begun and will focus on grapes and pears. Gal Admati, CEO of HarvestR, stated, "We have tested this treatment on grapes and plan to expand it to include pears." read more

Importer-exporter Salix Fruits sees great potential in Peru as a supplier of various fruits, including grapes, pomegranates, citrus, and avocados, according to CEO Alejandro Moralejo following a recent visit by executives to the region. read more

Moldovan plums and grapes are currently being featured on the shelves of supermarkets in Estonia. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, who posted a photo of the display on his social media page. Moldovan table grapes. read more

Within the framework of the first Global Grape Convention, organized by the Table Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile, the Association of Table Grape Producers of Peru, Provid, and Yentzen Group, representatives from Chile, Peru, and Mexico agreed to establish a World Table Grape Committee to strengthen relations. read more