Grapes

The South African Table Grape Industry body (SATI) Board has appointed Mecia Petersen as the chief executive officer (CEO), starting from July 1, 2024. Petersen joined SATI in March 2022 and has successfully overseen several important projects and initiatives aimed at preserving South Africa's position in the industry. read more

The campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started, but sales in the markets are slow to take off. This situation is largely due to the weather, which has not yet turned distinctly summer-like. We spoke about this with Alessandro Marchese, a producer from Marchese Gold company. read more

Wysokie ciśnienie szkodników dla jednego i silna konkurencja dla drugiego: jakie rozwiązania można znaleźć, aby uratować sektor wiśniowy i ożywić sektor winogron stołowych? Te dwa problemy zostały omówione przez producentów i badaczy 12 czerwca w Mazan (Vaucluse) podczas dni polowych zorganizowanych przez AOP Cerises et. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, a prominent importer in the US known for citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has announced that it is providing South African Star Ruby grapefruit to retailers earlier than planned. read more

The grape contact group noted as one of the main problems in production the gradual disappearance of phytosanitary products and active substances, which hinder proper pest management and control, as has also been evidenced in other groups. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is now offering retailers South African Star Ruby Grapefruit ahead of schedule. The company's volumes of early summer Star Ruby grapefruit are now available for shipment out of New Jersey. Star Ruby grapefruit are now read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

The Australian company BGP International has supply partners worldwide, including unique supply arrangements in Australia. The company supplies a variety of fruits, but specializes in citrus and grapes. The Egyptian citrus season is coming to a close, and it has not been an easy one for them. read more

A decade ago, Eurofruit reported on declining grape exports. In 2006, 7,000 tons were exported, but by 2010, the number had dropped to 5,000 tons, and by 2014, it further decreased to 3,000 tons. The reasons for this decline were diverse, including unfavorable exchange rates and seasonal EU import taxes. read more

Over 50 hectares of seedless white, red, and black grapes at different stages of ripeness enable us to guarantee a consistent supply to our customers for about 5 months of the year, from July to December. Over time, we have removed all the traditional varieties and replaced them with read more

Niemiecka sieć supermarketów Edeka, największa w kraju, jest jedną z kilku wiodących firm, które wezmą udział w Kongresie Winogron Fruitnet w pobliżu Bari we Włoszech 4 lipca. read more

South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to go all out. Initially, the tariff was supposed to resume in July, but two weeks ago, the Korean Finance Ministry announced an extension of the measure to ease restrictions. read more

To było wszystko zaczęte z wielkimi nadziejami na ten sezon, prognozy dotyczące indyjskich winogron stołowych wskazywały na bardzo pozytywne znaki związane z dostępnością owoców, jakością owoców, objętością owoców i poziomem pozostałości owoców z powodu korzystnych warunków klimatycznych w tym roku. "Te nadzieje szybko się rozwiały, gdy... read more

The agricultural sector in Turkey is facing challenges due to extreme weather fluctuations, affecting crop yields and quality nationwide. Unusual weather patterns, such as heavy rainfall, hailstorms in certain regions, and drought in others, have caused significant damage to crops, especially fruits. read more

Divine Flavor, in partnership with Niabell Farms, will be introducing a new range of California table grapes for the first time this July. This expansion into Bakersfield, California aims to fill the gap between the conclusion of the Mexican season and the beginning of the South American season. read more

A decade ago, Fruitnet reported that Israeli grape exports were declining. The exports fell from 7,000 tonnes in 2006 to 5,000 in 2010, and further down to 3,000 tonnes in 2014. The decline was attributed to various factors such as adverse exchange rates, seasonal EU-imposed taxes for imports after July 31, and price competition with Egypt. read more

The famous Muscat grape from Marina Alta, in the Spanish Region of Valencia, ripens under the Mediterranean sun and sea breeze. Juan José Buigues Ivars grows it in rainfed plantations using traditional methods. This has led to him receiving the 2023 Agricultural Award. read more

A video of a Bangladeshi fruit seller protecting his stall from train passengers has gone viral. The vendor, whose stall is set up close to railway tracks, stands guard with a long knife in one hand and a bunch of grapes in the other as trains pass by. This unique method aims to prevent any damage or theft to his stall caused by the passing trains. read more

One ton of peaches and nectarines, good for consumption but destined for disposal, saved in one month. This is the result achieved by Op Agritalia, a table grape producer organization based in Barletta, which reinforces its commitment to fighting food waste by entering the marketplace. read more