Grapes

Belgian grape growing holds a unique position that many other product sectors might envy, yet it still gives growers reason for concern. This is mainly because demand far exceeds supply. "We're now a month away from the start of the season, and I'm already getting many questions about when our read more

Sexual confusion has been confirmed as one of the most effective and sustainable techniques for controlling harmful insects such as the grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana), responsible for serious production losses and the triggering of secondary diseases like rot. The underlying principle is... read more

The Karniel and Giumarra families, who are responsible for the Arra table grape breeding program, have united as one entity: Grapa Global LLC, which operates under the newly established Grapa Group. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

Po latach współpracy i wspólnej wizji rodziny Karniel i Giumarra oficjalnie połączyły się pod jedną jednostką: Grapa Global LLC, działającą pod nowo utworzoną Grapa Group. Ta strategiczna restrukturyzacja stanowi naturalny kolejny krok w długoletnim partnerstwie i zapoczątkowuje nowy etap. read more

The first Apulian table grapes of the season were officially harvested on June 12, 2025, in the province of Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy. For several years now, the Star Light variety has been the frontrunner. This seedless red grape variety has a unique muscat aroma and is... read more

They are produced in Murcia, the main Spanish grape-growing region, but also in Alicante, Almería, Granada, and Badajoz. read more

Amidst new climatic challenges and an increasingly quality- and sustainability-focused market, the fruit and vegetable sector is in a constant state of change. Grappolo Rosso, an Apulian farm founded in 2017, is a testament to this evolution. Led by the young entrepreneur Asia Grilli, the farm read more

The grape harvest season has started in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate, Oman, and will continue until early August. The area includes approximately 13 acres with around 2,600 grape trees, according to Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul. read more

The Sonora table grape season in Mexico began later than originally anticipated, and just a few weeks into the harvest, it was significantly disrupted by adverse weather conditions. An early tropical depression formed in the south and brought heavy rainfall to the Sonora region. read more

The table grape growing season has been progressing exceptionally well for growers in Corinth, one of Greece's most important regions for this crop. According to Mr. Markos Leggas, president of the local Pegasus Agrifood Coop, "Until mid-June, the grapevines have been developing sufficiently. read more

"The first quantities of the new Spanish grape season will arrive from the coast of Murcia ten days later than last year. So far, there have been no frost or hail damages, as the majority of the production is equipped with hail protection nets," informed Joaquín Gómez. read more

As the European citrus season comes to an end, deliveries from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly from South Africa, are gradually ramping up. Grapefruit and easy peelers are already on the market, and the first shipments of overseas oranges will soon be arriving. The cold treatment that has been mandatory for several years will ensure the fruits meet phytosanitary regulations. read more

The produce shipper-marketer, Divine Flavor, along with its principal grower and Mexico's largest table grape producer, Grupo Alta, recently hosted Sun World International at their Sonora vineyards for a special showcase of Ruby Rush® (Sugrafiftythree variety), the company's newest red seedless grape. read more

Vito Fraschini, a producer and city councilor for agriculture in Noicàttaro, one of the main areas of grape production in Apulia, gives us an overview of this year's season. "The grapes in Apulia are of excellent quality this year," he emphasizes. read more

Prices always high for cherries: the Ferrovia della Puglia cultivar and the first Italian Durone cherries have entered the market. The new campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started early, with the Vittoria and Black Magic varieties. There is a growing demand for watermelons. The sale of melons has also begun. read more

Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores. read more

W Południowej Afryce wyeksportowano 77,8 miliona kartonów winogron stołowych w sezonie 2024/25, najwyższa wartość w historii i o 5 procent więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

The table grape season started with promising signs for the 'La Bella Assai' winery in Mazzarrone (CT), one of Sicily's emblematic production areas. Harvesting operations commenced on May 3rd, with high-quality yields and a favorable market response already in place. Antonio Bellassai, the company's owner, read more