Grapes
New opportunities are on the horizon, but traditional markets remain crucial for the South African grape industry.
2025-02-21 13:00
In the past ten years, South Africa has increased the quantity of grapes it exports to its key traditional markets, the United Kingdom and the EU. This occurred in line with the overall growth in the volume of exported grapes.
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South African grapes are combining old markets with new ones.
2025-02-21 11:00
A review of recent progress has confirmed that South Africa's table grape exporters and growers are still concentrating on established markets while also looking into possibilities for diversification.
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The study found that consuming grapes is linked to improved muscle gene expression and reduced degeneration.
2025-02-21 00:00
A nowe badanie przeprowadzone przez Western New England University (WNE) odkryło istotny związek między długoterminowym spożyciem winogron a poprawą zdrowia mięśni. Badania, niedawno opublikowane w czasopiśmie Foods, sugerują, że regularne spożywanie winogron może pozytywnie wpływać na ekspresję genów mięśniowych, poprzez...
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A Moroccan exporter of fruits and vegetables shares insights on its floral program.
2025-02-21 00:00
Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. They specialize in citrus (2,000 hectares, 50,000 tons), cherry tomatoes (650 hectares, 80,000 tons), grapes (160 hectares, 2,200 tons), avocados (500 tons), and flowers (50 hectares, 60 million stems). Located just 60
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In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards...
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Europe and the UK are key markets for South African grapes.
2025-02-20 00:00
"Fruit Logistica falls right in the middle of our grape season, but when I was there this year, I once again realized the value of sitting across from your peers and the wealth of information that can be shared. Especially with the grape season ending earlier, it was good to have those opportunities."
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Valentine’s Day increases sales of fruits, vegetables, and flowers as total advertisements rise by 5%.
2025-02-20 00:00
Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals.
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Moroccan Fruit and Vegetable Exporter Discusses Floral Program
2025-02-20 00:00
Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. They specialize in citrus (2,000 ha, 50,000 tons), cherry tomatoes (650 ha, 80,000 tons), grapes (160 ha, 2,200 tons), avocados (500 tons), and flowers (50 ha, 60 million stems). The company is located just 60
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Brazil's grape exports decreased by 86% from December, but they reached a six-year high for January.
2025-02-19 00:00
Brazilian grape exports experienced a decline in January compared to previous months, according to data from Comex Stat. The country exported 2,060 tons of grapes, which represented an 86% decrease from December 2024 but an 18% increase compared to January 2024. This was the highest export volume for January in.
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Good weather conditions are leading to a faster conclusion of the grape harvest in South Africa.
2025-02-19 00:00
Jacques Beukes, Director of Marketing and Logistics for Modderdrift Grapes, acknowledges that South Africa's grape harvest will end earlier than originally anticipated. He admits that it's a positive issue to have due to the outstanding quality and berry weight of their grapes, as well as the complete absence of pests.
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Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the project activates thousands of contacts.
2025-02-19 00:00
Time for the first balance sheet for Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign of Op Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, grapes, and mandarins. The first year has concluded, full of diverse initiatives and aimed at
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With over 90 years of experience in exporting fruit, Chile is now preparing to tackle the challenges of the future.
2025-02-18 00:00
Chile is one of the world's largest exporters of fresh fruit, with a prominent position in the Southern Hemisphere. Its range includes table grapes, apples, cherries, plums, kiwis, and blueberries. Chile's climate enables the production of high-quality fruit with excellent color and flavor.
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California citrus is experiencing a milder export season.
2025-02-18 00:00
The supply of navel oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit from California appears to be similar to last year at this time. Derek Vaughn of Johnston Farms mentioned that the only difference is that there are a lot smaller sizes compared to last year, about half the size of last season. Despite this, there is plenty of availability.
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The fruit sector constantly faces challenges in adapting to new climatic and international market conditions. In response to this, the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) and the Biofruit Consortium are leading a genetic improvement program (PMG) for table grapes. One of the varieties being developed is the INIA G-4 variety, which aims to.
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"If the weather remains favorable, it will be a successful year for Australian grape production."
2025-02-18 00:00
Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season."
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The development of new varieties of table grapes represents a crucial challenge for enhancing the cultivation. The need to offer products that meet both the requirements of producers and the preferences of consumers has become increasingly stringent, especially in a context where.
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In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years.
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By Week 06, the South African table grape industry had packed over 80% of its season's produce. A total of 60.70 million cartons were inspected for export, which is a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Out of these, 48.57 million cartons were exported by Week 06.
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The prices of cherries have slightly increased, as Australian Crimson grapes are now available on the market.
2025-02-14 00:00
With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply.
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Syndromes such as heavy rainfall in South Africa caused a lot of damage. This year, weather conditions have been excellent.
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