Grapes

The exporter Capespan is transforming the logistics of exporting table grapes from Southern Africa by sending fruit grown in the region through the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, with the final destination being the EU and UK markets. read more

Exporter Capespan states that they are revolutionizing the logistics of exporting table grapes from Southern Africa by transporting fruit grown in the region through the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, with the EU and UK markets as the final destinations. read more

US company Vanguard Group International expects to produce approximately 4.5 million boxes in Ica, southern Peru, this season, which is about one million more boxes than it produced last season. read more

Fruit breeding company Bloom Fresh has won a legal case in Italy related to the unauthorized use of its proprietary fruit varieties. The court in Bari has instructed the grower who infringed on these varieties to remove all illegal plants at their own cost, even before the final judgment. Furthermore, in addition to this ruling, ... read more

Rural Development (SCARDD) program, aims to help farmers in Ontario and Canada cultivate innovative and resilient types of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative has the support of both the Ontario and Canadian governments and is assisting 128 producers in the province. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a major legal victory in Italy regarding the illegal planting of its exclusive table grape varieties. read more

South African exporters of stonefruit and table grapes have reported that early season volumes are increasing after a slow start. The conventional refrigerated shipping program from the country is also set to begin this week. read more

Fruit growing in South Africa is a multi-generational endeavor, with roots established in the previous century leading to the fourth and fifth generations carrying on these family businesses. read more

Romeo's Best is a producer of table grapes with over 1200 hectares of land and one of the longest supply periods in Australia. The company has exclusive rights in Queensland's far north to grow the ARRA Sweeties variety from GRAPA. "We had a great season this year with the ARRA Sweeties, consistently producing high volume." read more

Brazillian table grapes have been given permission to enter China, following the approval of a new protocol between the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and Chinese customs authorities. read more

A Victorian table grape grower in Merbein South, Western Victoria, known as Budou Farms, is anticipating a normal to high-yielding season despite fluctuating weather conditions during spring. The farm is committed to exporting its produce to Asian markets, with a major portion of its supply being sent to Japan. read more

The experimental activities of the "Integrated research project to address the main challenges of table grape production 2023-2029" are coming to an end in 2024. The project is co-financed by 12 Producer Organizations (P.O.) members of Italia Ortofrutta – Unione Nazionale. read more

Four Star Fruit, a producer and seller of conventional and organic table grapes, has announced a new marketing agreement with Agrolatina, a Peruvian table grape grower. This strategic partnership is intended to bolster Four Star's imported table grape offerings by providing access to high-quality growers and exclusive varieties. read more

In 2024, it is shaping up to be another challenging year for table grapes: after 2021 and 2022 had a normal trend in terms of quantity and prices, 2023 was marked by low production and high prices. This year, the marketing campaign has started with read more

Pierwsze większe dostawy z Peru do UE i Wielkiej Brytanii nadeszły na początku października i systematycznie rosły każdego tygodnia, rynek jest prawie pusty, ponieważ sezon na półkuli północnej zakończył się wcześniej z powodu warunków pogodowych. "Klimat staje się coraz bardziej zmienny i już nie jest to tylko jednorazowe zjawisko, związane z" read more

Peru, from around the world, felt the pressure to begin exporting table grapes early this season. The harvest in northern Peru commenced at the end of August, with demand mainly coming from Europe and Southeast Asia at that time. "The early depletion of Europe's domestic grape supplies created a significant demand for Peruvian grapes," said a spokesperson. read more

Growers in what is now South Africa's largest grape production region, the desert-like area along the Orange River, have begun harvesting, and the first shipments are expected to depart for UK and European markets by the end of the week. read more

During four immersive days from November 6-9, 600 attendees from all licensed Arra grower companies came together to enhance their understanding of grape varieties produced in Brazil through intensive, hands-on sessions. read more

Many top table grape breeders are closely monitoring the varieties that South African growers have been planting in recent seasons as they begin this year's new harvest. read more

The growth in sales of kiwifruit, pineapples, grapes, and exotic fruits has contributed to an "excellent" result for the Italian-owned importer-distributor Orsero Group in the first three quarters of the year. read more