Grapes
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2023-03-23 16:00
Asia remains an enticing prospect for global suppliers who can supply the right markets with the right grapes. Where are the opportunities for sustainable growth? And what is the best way to successfully bring a new variety to market in China and beyond?
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Peruvian grapes gain green light for Japan
2023-03-23 11:00
Japan has authorised imports of Peruvian grapes, opening up a market of 125m consumers for the Andean nation.
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Yet more rain could spell quickened end to South African grapes
2023-03-23 00:00
In the Hex River Valley grape growers are warily watching threatening skies, again, as yet more rain is predicted for the Western Cape.
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"First Tommy Atkins mangoes arrive on good market"
2023-03-23 00:00
The first containers of the season's Tommy Atkins mangoes for Ibacem Holland have arrived at LBP in Maasdijk. "We expect to receive two to three containers every week," says Ron Jongejan, who has been representing the Brazilian mango and grape grower in Europe since this year.
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Heavy rains take their toll on Peruvian fruit exports
2023-03-22 08:00
Heavy rains in northern Peru are affecting the harvesting of crops including mangoes, table grapes, avocados and organic bananas.
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Peru starts exporting grapes to Japan
2023-03-22 00:00
The Peruvian Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has reported that grape exports to Japan will start tomorrow. Vice Minister of Agrarian Development Policies and Supervision of Midagri, Segundo Regalado: “Grape exports to Japan open tomorrow, after several years of
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Peru: Obstetrics exports affected by heavy rains
2023-03-22 00:00
Northern Peru, and with it the production of organic bananas, avocados, mangoes and grapes, was hit hard by Cyclone Yaku, which brought heavy rains. As a result, the hoped-for export target of 10 billion US dollars might not be reached, eurofruit reports.
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In the last 30 years, Spanish lemon production has reduced its water footprint by 38.96%
2023-03-22 00:00
Amidst the water awareness week, it's worth noting that the Lemon and Grapefruit Interbranch Association (AILIMPO) has been working for years to reduce the water footprint of lemon production in Spain in order to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 6 "Clean water and sanitation",
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Will California be able to re-start grape exports to Asia?
2023-03-22 00:00
It would be an understatement to say that 2022 was a challenging season for California table grape exports. “Inflation reared its head, but what played a bigger role is that the dollar went incredibly high, which made our product super expensive abroad,” says Nick Dulcich with Pretty Lady
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"Australia's grape exports start strong in Asia"
2023-03-21 00:00
Benjamin Choy has recently joined the FreshPride team from Singapore. He comes with a background in the international fresh produce industry, including representing an Australian stone fruit company in Asia. FreshPride is a sister company of Dutch company Olympic Fruit. The company is actively
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The vast catalogue of Pack System, a company specializing in the processing of cardboard, plastic and wooden packaging, also features the innovative Ezy:Split® punnet developed by ILIP. It is a niche format suitable for premium products that need to stand our from standard ones.
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Hex River Valley grape volumes down
2023-03-17 12:00
Growers in South Africa’s late table grape growing region, the Hex River Valley, are due to wind up their harvest over the next ten days.
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Grapes from Pernambuco witness best sales in Brazil
2023-03-17 00:00
The Gross Value of Grape Production in Pernambuco is estimated at R$1.9 billion (€340 mln) for 2023, 1.2% higher than last year. The result is the best achieved by the State since 2020.
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South Africa's week 10 grape intake 92% lower than last season
2023-03-17 00:00
Rain in the late regions of South Africa led to a 92% decrease in year on year n ational inspection volumes for week 10 with a total of 302 536 cartons (4,5 kg equivalent). This is 92% less than week 10 of the previous season, mainly due to rain in both the Berg River and Hex River regions
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Wicketed bagger is the solution for smaller produce
2023-03-17 00:00
Fox Solutions manufactures a wicketed bagger with a small footprint that is capable of running raw, uncut produce under six inches in diameter or length, supporting weight from one pound to twenty pounds. “The FSWB3 Wicketed Bagger is excellent for packing lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit,
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Online platform to aid cost effective table grape yield prediction months in advance
2023-03-17 00:00
Table grape yield prediction can now be done months in advance, more cheaply, with less samples and labour input than has been the case for centuries. This is thanks to the online and mobile platform of Sensonomic, developed in Norway and used in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
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Heavy rain and flooding causes some delays in Peru’s fruit exports
2023-03-16 00:00
Extensive flooding across many parts of the north of Peru caused damage to key bridges and roads that caused delays of getting export crops such as table grapes, mangoes, avocados and asparagus to ports. Following heavy rains and flooding, caused by cyclone “Yaku” that formed off the coast
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Raspberry seedlings are in the greatest demand, while interest in blackberries is growing – Serbian producer
2023-03-16 00:00
Serbian seedling producer Ned Boske has a growing demand for blackberry seedlings. At the same time, the production of apple, plum, and cherry seedlings is increasing.
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Despite the Peruvian grape season nearing its end, sales are still going well at Dijk Foods in Belgium. "We're currently working exclusively with those grapes. There's enough supply coming from South Africa, but we've stopped with that," says Henk Vlaeminck. "Grapes are quite expensive,
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IFG reports strong demand for Candy Hearts table grapes
2023-03-14 10:00
International Fruit Genetics (IFG) is reporting increased demand from both consumers and growers for its Candy Hearts table grape variety. The company said the red grape, known for its sweet tropical flavour and floral aroma, is quickly becoming one of its most popular varietals.
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