Grapes

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

The Uva di Mazzarrone IGP (Protected Geographical Indication PGI "Grape of Mazzarrone") harvest campaign started a few days late, but the outlook is promising, according to Gianni Raniolo, president of the consortium (pictured on the right). Despite the unstable weather in Sicily, the crop is expected to be good. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie na 2025 rok rozpoczyna się już wcześnie i obiecuje wyjątkowy smak. Ale w tym roku chodzi nie tylko o wcześniejszy start, ale o bycie lepszym. read more

Peru currently has 23,320 hectares of table grapes certified for export, according to Manuel Yzaga, president of the Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers (Provid). Production is led by the region of Ica with 11,577 certified hectares, accounting for 49.64% of the national total. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

Uzbekistan has rapidly developed in the fruit trade sector, solidifying its position not only as a fruit exporter but also as a growing importer, as emphasized by EastFruit. Traditional exports such as grapes and cherries have contributed to a 93% growth in exports from 2021 to 2024, with cherry exports leading the way. read more

Last week, Bloom Fresh™ laid the foundation stone for the world's leading technological innovation center, aimed at developing new varieties of table grapes and cherries. This state-of-the-art facility is being established in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish region of Murcia, where the company will be integrating... read more

The 2025/26 California table grape season has officially started, with harvesting commencing in mid-May in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. Grapes will continue to be harvested in the Coachella Valley through mid-July before moving north to the San Joaquin Valley. read more

Bloom Fresh™, a company dedicated to technological innovation in blueberries, cherries, and table grapes, has laid the foundation stone for its new research center in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The event was attended by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region. read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more

The zbiór siciliańskich winogron bezpestkowych przebiega teraz pełną parą, z produktami dobrej jakości i interesującymi ilościami. Nie zgłaszano żadnych chorób roślin, a klimat jest zgodny z wymaganiami uprawy. "Zbiory rozpoczęły się 20 maja zgodnie z planem, a od samego początku otrzymywaliśmy. read more

Coldiretti Campania's blitz in the waters of the port of Salerno aims to shed light on the large quantities of table grapes and fresh vegetables arriving in containers at the Marittima station. An initiative to protect agricultural companies and consumers by ensuring reciprocity. read more

The Port of Philadelphia has just received its first commercial shipment of table grapes grown in the Dominican Republic and sent to the United States. read more

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Mapa) has officially recognized parts of Argentina as being free from Lobesia botrana (grapevine moth), paving the way for improved market access for a range of crops. read more