Grapes

In the Hex River Valley, growers have had a clear mission: to shorten the harvesting period of their crops so that packing can be completed by week 10, before the grapes are at risk of being rained on. Previously, they did not experience late-season February rain, and it is uncertain whether this change is due to climate change or temporary weather patterns. read more

It's Fresh Ltd has announced that its Rypen Case Liner is a finalist in the 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards in the Technology category. Initially developed for the table grape industry, the Rypen Case Liner is designed to help reduce bunch weight loss, lower waste levels, and maintain freshness. read more

Farmers in Warulwadi, Junnar taluka, who are traditionally known for their export-quality grapes, have begun cultivating export-grade bananas, creating a new source of sustainable income. Rutuparna Meher, an innovative farmer, has made history by sending the first air-conditioned container of bananas. read more

Changes in supply, as well as shifts within different categories of table grapes, will impact the future growth of markets in the East and the US for South African exporters. read more

A beautiful variety of citrus fruits was displayed this week as retailers highlighted the bounty of winter. Pummelos, clementines, dekopons, satsumas, Meyer lemons, tangerines, grapefruit, kumquats, and Navel, Valencia, Cara Cara, and blood oranges provided a bright and refreshing option for shoppers looking to combat the winter blues. read more

Namibia's table grape growers have reported that they are concluding the 2024/25 season on a positive note, with market returns being "the best experienced yet." read more

This volume is a new record, exceeding the deliveries of 2023 by almost 30% and more than doubling the figures of 2022. In the Egyptian grape export structure, deliveries to Germany account for about 20%, behind the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. read more

The California Table Grape Commission has announced two new additions to its marketing team. Alexandra Merritt has been appointed as the director of global marketing, while Lisa Massie has been appointed as the director of international marketing for Asia. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has reported positive trends in the 2024/25 season, with exports significantly surpassing last year's figures despite a slight decrease in total inspected volumes. By Week 02, 24.5 million cartons had been exported, marking a 39% increase compared to the previous season. read more

Chile has exported 648,538 cartons of table grapes to the US, Mexico, and Brazil under a Systems Approach so far this season, according to official figures. read more

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