Grapes

The grape season in India is about to kick off, and expectations for the season are quite positive, according to Vijay Ingle from Indian grape exporter Greenfield Agriclinic. He mentioned, "Our grape season typically begins in January every year, but sometimes it starts in February due to weather changes caused by climate change." read more

The South African table grape industry is now operating with more foresight than ever before, thanks to a prescriptive logistics model. They are now able to run scenarios up to eight weeks in advance to determine the most optimal logistics solutions. Although the 2024/25 season started slightly later, read more

The grape season in India is about to start and the expectations are quite positive, according to Vijay Ingle from the Indian grape exporter Greenfield Agriclinic. He mentions, "Our grape season usually begins in January every year, although sometimes it starts in February due to climate change affecting the weather...". read more

"The first part of the grape season in India has been a bit slow, but the pace is expected to pick up soon," says Amit Kalya, managing director of Kalya Exports, an Indian grape exporter. "The Indian grape season is starting a bit slower than usual, but our regular season should begin in February." read more

Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears. read more

Between January and November 2024, Uzbekistan saw a significant rise in grape exports, reaching a total of 205,500 tons, which represents more than a doubling of growth compared to the same period in 2023. This information was reported by the State Statistics Agency. The revenue generated from grape exports during this period... read more

Po ujawnieniu informacji, że Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Pracowników Portowych (ILA) oraz zrzeszenie pracodawców United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) osiągnęły wstępne porozumienie, unikając tym samym potencjalnego strajku w amerykańskich portach, przewoźnicy winogron z Chile - oraz wielu innych towarów - znów oddychają z ulgą. read more

In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more

Egipskie eksporty winogron do Niemiec nadal rosną. Po ustanowieniu rekordu w 2023 roku, eksporterzy dalej zwiększyli swoje dostawy, dostarczając 26,5 tysiąca ton winogron o wartości 739 milionów dolarów na rynek niemiecki w 2024 roku, zgodnie z informacjami ze strony EastFruit. Ta ilość stanowi nowy rekord, przewyższający rok 2023. read more

The colder-than-normal temperatures on the Treasure Coast had Pinder's Nursery in Palm City getting ready for the worst but hoping for the best. "With tropical plants, they can start showing damage, some as high as 50 to 45 degrees. You'll start to see some leaf burn. read more

The newest information on citrus imports to the EU for the 2024/25 season shows important developments in the trade of oranges, small citrus fruits, lemons, and grapefruits. Data from October to December 2024 indicates changes in supply quantities, main exporting nations, and price fluctuations throughout the region,... read more

As we head into 2025, some of the most important developments to watch out for include advancements in artificial intelligence, increased focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation, the rise of smart cities and digital transformation, advancements in healthcare technology such as personalized medicine and telemedicine, and the continued growth of the digital economy and e-commerce. These developments are expected to shape the way we live, work, and interact in the coming years. read more

The port of Caldera has started its 2024/25 agricultural export season with the first shipment of table grapes from the Copiapó valley. On Monday, a delivery of 4,531 pallets loaded onto the Baltic Pearl sailed to the port of Philadelphia. read more

A review of South Africa's fruit export data until Week 52 shows a decrease in inspected cartons for export, totaling 18.19 million. This marks a 13.5% drop from the previous year. Industry outlook:
*Cartons are expressed as 4.5 kg equivalent
A total of 18.19 million cartons were inspected for. read more

Due to the heavy rainy season causing a decrease in table grape harvest volumes in Brazil, the industry's focus has shifted to their large local market. Edis Matsumoto, from Brazil's table grape producers' cooperative COANA, stated, "Up to now, we have had fewer rains compared to last year, so the..." read more

Post-harvest decay is a serious problem for the shelf-life of many fruit and vegetable categories. Fungi, such as Botrytis cinerea, cause economic losses exceeding $10 billion annually worldwide. Especially in crops like table grapes, losses can be significant. read more

Według Północnego Towarzystwa Rolniczego (Sociedad Agrícola del Norte - SAN), susza jest jednym z głównych problemów sektora rolniczego, zwłaszcza dla producentów winogron deserowych. María Inés Figari, prezes SAN, podkreśliła pilność tego problemu. Nastąpił spadek. read more

The ship's four cargo holds were filled with grapes that are to undergo a cold treatment during transport. According to Senasa, further transports with similar quantities are planned for January 8th. read more

Rynbeek pointed out that the grape market has experienced a significant shift since Christmas. "At the same time, this wasn't a huge surprise, as everyone saw this volume coming," said Anthony Rijnbeek from Origin Fruit Group based in Rotterdam. "But it's evident that the grape market is currently under pressure, especially after the" read more

The post predicts that China's total citrus production in marketing year 2024/25 will increase compared to the previous year, despite facing weather-related challenges. While orange production is expected to slightly decrease due to a smaller Navel crop, tangerine/mandarin and pomelo/grapefruit production is anticipated to grow. read more