Grapes

Susan Day, the Vice President of International Marketing for the California Table Grape Commission (CTGC), is retiring at the end of December. read more

Susan Day, the vice president of international marketing for the California Table Grape Commission and a 25-year veteran in promoting table grape exports, is retiring at the end of December. Kathleen Nave, the commission president, expressed gratitude on behalf of the industry Susan has served. read more

Sezon winogron w Peru jest w pełni rozpoczęty, a winogrona z tego kraju cieszą się wysokim uznaniem w wielu regionach na całym świecie, w tym w Ameryce Północnej i Azji. Tymczasem sezon w Chile również rozpoczął się z pozytywnym nastawieniem. Winogrona z Ameryki Południowej cieszą się dużym popytem. read more

Sun World International has announced that WA Farm Direct, a top distributor of high-quality fresh fruits, has been given the authorization to promote Sun World table grapes grown across Australia. read more

Termotécnica, one of the largest manufacturers of EPS packaging in Latin America, has emphasized the importance of post-harvest technology in the growth of the fresh table grape trade between Brazil and China. read more

China nie tylko jest liderem w technologii, ale także w produkcji owoców, znacząco wpływając na globalny rynek jabłek i gruszek. Według Departamentu Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA), produkcja jabłek na świecie w sezonie 2024/25 przewidywana jest na niewielki spadek, z obniżką o...

China is not only a leader in technology but also in fruit production, significantly impacting the global market for apples and pears. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), global apple production for the 2024/25 season is expected to see a slight decline, with a decrease of... read more

Brazil has strengthened its position in global trade by ramping up its fresh grape exports to China. This development comes after the implementation of a phytosanitary protocol in November, which has made it easier for Brazilian table grapes to enter new international markets. A crucial element in this growth is the adoption of... read more

Chile's Subsole has completed its initial exports of table grapes to the US using the new systems approach. The company's commercial manager, Andro Vidal, mentioned that the first shipment was scheduled to reach the US East Coast on 16th December. He expressed that the new protocol was "great news and a significant advancement." read more

The second estimate from the Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile for the 2024-25 season maintains the export projection at 66 million boxes. There is a significant increase in the significance of new grape varieties, which are expected to make up 67% of total exports, representing a 2% increase from the initial estimate. read more

Termotécnica celebrated the recent signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Grapes from Brazil to China, which was signed by the Brazilian and Chinese authorities. This protocol has opened a pathway for exporting grapes to the Asian country. read more

The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) has named Jackie Nakashian as its director of community service and health programs. read more

Według Juana José Ibarra, z działu sprzedaży hiszpańskiej firmy Moyca, importowanie winogron stołowych do Hiszpanii, jak i reszty Europy, pozostaje wyzwaniem od listopada z powodu różnych czynników. Dlatego też, zaspokojenie popytu ze strony hiszpańskich sieci detalicznych w tygodniach poprzedzających read more

"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more

A shortage of table grapes has been reported in many key markets, leading to very high prices ahead of the crucial Christmas to New Year's sales period. The earlier finish of the California, Spain, and Italy seasons, along with a delayed start to South Africa's season, is making for a challenging situation. read more

Sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku w Południowej Afryce przebiega pomyślnie, skupiając się na jakości. Kobus du Plessis, dyrektor handlowy eksportera Angon Fruit, mówi, że sezon winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce na 2024/25 rok napawa ich entuzjazmem. "Generalnie sezon jagód borówki w Południowej Afryce przebiega dobrze do tej pory. read more

The update in September of the data related to foreign trade, processed by the Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta, essentially confirms the trend observed in August: exports are growing both in volume (+10%) and in value (+6%) compared to the previous year, but not... read more

During the event dedicated to the table grape supply chain, held from October 22nd to 24th in Bari, Italy, Sorma Group was reaffirmed as a key player in the sector. read more

The grape supply in North America is shifting to different growing regions. In California, there is still some grape supply in storage, but retailers are beginning to shift towards Peruvian and Brazilian fruits. However, California products are expected to remain mainly on the west coast. read more

"Obecnie jest gorący rynek dla winogron," mówi Henk Vlaeminck z firmy Van Dijk Foods. "Winogrona są sprzedawane po bardzo wysokich cenach, ale popyt nadal rośnie. To nietypowa sytuacja, ponieważ zazwyczaj popyt stabilizuje się, gdy ceny osiągają takie poziomy, ale wydaje się, że ten trend będzie się utrzymywał." read more

About 3.5 years ago, Frutura made its first acquisition in the produce industry with a focus on grapes, citrus, and avocados. However, last year, the company expanded its presence in the berry segment through the acquisitions of Sun Belle and Giddings. Berries are now a significant focus for the company. read more