Grapes

A Victorian table grape producer has announced an exciting expansion of its variety offerings that will be exported to Japan and Thailand this season. Budou Farms says thanks to newly granted market access, consumers will now have access to a wider range of varieties. "We're thrilled that our read more

Following the Chinese New Year holiday, market demand has decreased, causing a general decrease in fruit prices. Additionally, a variety of fruits have become available, including different types of plums from Australia and Chile. Chilean plums shipped by air are now in stock, and there is an increase in the volume of Australian grapes. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

The regional and varietal sequence is progressing quickly this season. The summer weather conditions are accelerating the ripening process. Supplies from South Africa to Europe are increasing. Prices have weakened after the tight supply situation in December at all levels of trade. However, there is high pressure. read more

W tym sezonie wysyłka winogron stołowych przez port w Walvis Bay znacząco wzrosła, zmniejszając presję na Kapsztad. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in grape sales in the Netherlands over the past year, with a change in demand towards white and black varieties over red and mixed ones, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Voor-Groenberg Nurseries, also known as VG Nurseries, have gained significant experience over their 36 years in operation, according to Casper Brink, the operations manager. The nursery consists of four propagation sites that operate independently, with a focus on Vitis vinifera. They produce both table grapes and wine grapes in approximately equal amounts, with a split of about 50:50. read more

Less than 1.5 years after the official groundbreaking and start of construction, Maersk has now received the first fresh grapes from South African fruit exporter Grape Alliance at its new cold storage facility in Rotterdam. "Our cold storage facility enhances the speed and reliability of" read more

Research has shown that ethylene is a factor in grapes, especially in newer sweet, aromatic Muscat varieties. The RYPEN Case Liner has been specially developed to reduce ethylene and ensure better condition upon arrival at the export destination. read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu eksportu południowoafrykańskich winogron przebiega pomyślnie, dzięki dobrym warunkom zbiorów i sprawnie działającej logistyce. read more

In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the read more

Tesco is conducting one of the largest surveys on UK consumers' preferences for table grapes to gain a better understanding of what influences their purchasing decisions. The initiative, called Fruitology, is being carried out in Tesco stores throughout the UK in response to the growing variety of flavors available in table grapes. read more

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company that specializes in the production, packaging, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from Moldova. Our selection includes plums, sweet cherries, and table grapes, offering a wide range of varieties from Moldova's top orchards. read more

Tesco is selling table grapes labeled with their taste or texture to better understand what shoppers prefer. The retailer has partnered with suppliers AMT Fresh and Bloom Fresh to introduce three types of packaging, categorizing the grapes as either tropical flavor, candy flavor, or. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in sales of grapes in the Netherlands over the past year, with a noticeable shift in demand from red and mixed varieties to white and black ones. read more

Grapa Varieties organized its inaugural Australian Arra Fire Crunch field day on 24 January 2025, with over 80 table grape growers in attendance at the event in Sunraysia. read more

A study from Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in China suggests that drinking red grape juice can significantly lower the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers found that men who consumed it at least five times a week had up to an 80% reduced risk. The effect is linked to the. read more

In recent years, quality meters have been developed and introduced to the market to determine the ripeness of fruits like avocados, mangos, kiwis, and melons. These meters enable a quick assessment of the internal quality of the fruit without causing any damage. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 219,200 tons of grapes, more than double the volume of the previous year, according to the country's Statistics Agency. The total export value amounted to $186.2 million. Russia was the biggest purchaser, importing 174,900 tons, followed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with 21,000 tons each. read more

In the world of scientific research, a discovery could have significant implications for the fruit and vegetable sector, especially for the citrus industry. A team of scientists from the Volcani Center has identified the gene responsible for the production of furanocoumarins in grapefruit. read more