Grapes

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

Imported stone fruits, grapes, and apples continue to be the most popular categories in the import market. New Zealand apple shipments have seen a significant increase, with the volumes of recent arrivals much higher than those during the same period last year. However, traders note that market demand has not matched this growth. read more

The Egyptian table grape export industry is increasingly shifting towards using paper packaging to meet customer expectations for sustainability and improved fruit protection. Packaging manufacturers are gearing up for the upcoming season with more modern packaging designs. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes will be significantly lower. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, largely due to the weather. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

After stops at the LUV grape fair last fall in Bari, southern Italy, the event "Protagonisti dell’Ortofrutta Italiana" (Main Players of the Italian Fruit and Vegetable Industry) in Bologna, followed by FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIT in Milan, the focus shifts to... read more

To był trudny sezon dla winogron z Ameryki Południowej, ponieważ branża znajduje się w sytuacji, gdzie podaż przewyższa popyt. Spodziewa się, że taka sytuacja będzie trwać co najmniej do końca tego miesiąca. Sezon z Peru rozpoczął się dobrze pod względem jakości i plonów i był. read more

W LuBa Fresh w Venlo, w zeszłym tygodniu dotarły pierwsze kontenery z indyjskimi winogronami. Dzisiaj (poniedziałek) rozładowano kolejne dwa kontenery, a kolejne dwa mają przybyć w czwartek. "Indie ruszyły 10-14 dni później, i do tej pory odnotowano również spadek o 15-30% w dostawach. read more

The third edition of Regina di Puglia, the Italian table grape festival, will take place in Noicàttaro, in the south-east of Bari, Italy, on 20-23 July, 2025. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of the Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the grape season in India has been positive and stable. He mentioned that the season started in December with low initial volumes and faced quality-related challenges. However, as the season advanced, both. read more

Moyca, producent winogron stołowych, rozpoczął projekt na dwóch hektarach jednej ze swoich farm w Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia), w celu uprawy winogron odmiany Sweet Celebration bez śladów pestycydów ani fungicydów. Inicjatywa, która jest już aktywna i zakończy się w sierpniu, ma na celu stworzenie zdrowszych

In Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia), Moyca, a table grape producer, has started a project on two hectares of one of its farms to grow Sweet Celebration grapes without traces of pesticides or fungicides. The initiative, which is already active and will culminate in August, aims to offer a healthier alternative. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

As the agriculture sector in South Africa emerges as a significant driver of economic growth once again, we are delighted to announce that South Africa has secured market access for exporting fresh table grapes from the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, states the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Moyca Grapes, a table grape producing company, has started a project on two hectares of one of its estates in Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia) where it will cultivate the Sweet Celebration variety without any pesticide residues

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Peru exported 145.3 million kilograms of fresh grapes to the European continent in 2024, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $417 million. Market analyst Eder Ros compiled a list of the top 20 European importers, with Fair Connection emerging as the clear leader. Source: Eder Rios. read more

The Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan, Russia, has reported its highest grape harvest in the last 25 years, gathering over 26,300 tons. This is an increase of 1,200 tons compared to 2023, with an average yield of 141 centners per hectare. Viticulture is the primary agricultural industry in the district. read more

Eating grapes could have beneficial effects on muscle health, particularly during aging. This is suggested by a study conducted at Western New England University (WNE), partially funded by the California Table Grape Commission. The research, as reported by fruitnet.com, found that read more

Table grape growers in the Hex River Valley region of South Africa, and beyond, are pleased that the weather cooperated well, allowing them to have a successful 2024/25 harvest season. Brothers Gabriël and Reynecke Viljoen, from De Vlei farm in the Hex River, expressed their satisfaction, stating "It is the first time in many read more

For about a century, VCR (Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo) has been a world-leading company in the viticulture nursery sector, specializing in the production of grapevine cuttings for wine production with an annual output of around 100 million units. The company places a strong emphasis on innovation, especially in the field. read more