Grapes

Brazilian grape exports experienced a decline in January compared to previous months, according to data from Comex Stat. The country exported 2,060 tons of grapes, which represented an 86% decrease from December 2024 but an 18% increase compared to January 2024. This was the highest export volume for January in. read more

Jacques Beukes, Director of Marketing and Logistics for Modderdrift Grapes, acknowledges that South Africa's grape harvest will end earlier than originally anticipated. He admits that it's a positive issue to have due to the outstanding quality and berry weight of their grapes, as well as the complete absence of pests. read more

Time for the first balance sheet for Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign of Op Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, grapes, and mandarins. The first year has concluded, full of diverse initiatives and aimed at read more

Chile is one of the world's largest exporters of fresh fruit, with a prominent position in the Southern Hemisphere. Its range includes table grapes, apples, cherries, plums, kiwis, and blueberries. Chile's climate enables the production of high-quality fruit with excellent color and flavor. read more

The supply of navel oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit from California appears to be similar to last year at this time. Derek Vaughn of Johnston Farms mentioned that the only difference is that there are a lot smaller sizes compared to last year, about half the size of last season. Despite this, there is plenty of availability. read more

The fruit sector constantly faces challenges in adapting to new climatic and international market conditions. In response to this, the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) and the Biofruit Consortium are leading a genetic improvement program (PMG) for table grapes. One of the varieties being developed is the INIA G-4 variety, which aims to. read more

Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season." read more

The development of new varieties of table grapes represents a crucial challenge for enhancing the cultivation. The need to offer products that meet both the requirements of producers and the preferences of consumers has become increasingly stringent, especially in a context where. read more

In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years. read more

By Week 06, the South African table grape industry had packed over 80% of its season's produce. A total of 60.70 million cartons were inspected for export, which is a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Out of these, 48.57 million cartons were exported by Week 06. read more

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

Syndromes such as heavy rainfall in South Africa caused a lot of damage. This year, weather conditions have been excellent. read more

"What I had already seen in most sub-Saharan African countries is confirmed in Tanzania: fruit in supermarkets is much more expensive than in Europe," reports Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, who is currently on a mission in Tanzania. "I saw white and red seedless South African grapes on sale at a price of about 5 euros per kilo." read more

Topian, the Neom Food Sector company, was established in 2022 and, under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor, made significant strides towards ambitious goals: it constructed high-tech greenhouses and a vertical farm in Oxagon, as well as high-tech, retractable roof greenhouses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. read more

In 2016, InnoFruit, based in Barendrecht, acquired two neighboring table grape farms in South Africa, situated 300 kilometers north of Cape Town. InnoFruit is a part of Fruitful Ventures, with Olympic Fruit being the main commercial company that has decided to integrate backward in the supply chain in recent years. read more

New York, the nation's third-largest wine producer, grows more than 134 grape varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land. The increasing demand for New York grapes is accompanied by challenges from invasive species, plant diseases, and climate fluctuations, leading to a concentration on research and management strategies. read more

The Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market in Guangzhou is China's most influential hub for imported fresh fruit, playing a crucial role in the supply chain. Significant volumes of U.S. cherries, plums, citrus, apples, and grapes enter China through this market before being distributed to other cities. read more

Hortfin, a blended-finance initiative that supports South Africa's deciduous fruit industry, celebrated its seventh year at an event in Paarl. Launched in 2018 by the deciduous fruit and grape industries, this initiative has been providing financial support to emerging growers and businesses. read more

When individuals fail to achieve desired goals, they may devalue these objectives, a phenomenon known as the "sour grape effect." This term originates from Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes," where a fox, unable to reach grapes, dismisses them as sour. Research indicates that such cognitive… read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące importu cytrusów do UE ujawniają znaczne różnice między różnymi kategoriami cytrusów, ze zauważalnym wzrostem w niektórych obszarach i spadkami w innych. Import pomarańczy do UE wykazał znaczący wzrost w pierwszych miesiącach sezonu 2024-2025. Do października 2024 roku, import... read more