Grapes

Grape exports continue to increase. In the first three months of the 2023-2024 campaign (October-December), exports amounted to US$1.058 billion, i.e. 40% more than the US$753,689,000 achieved in the same period of the 2022-2023 campaign, according to the Peruvian Association of Exporters (ADEX). read more

Aldi has announced it has lowered its prices on a range of fruit and vegetable products in the UK, including berries, grapes, tomatoes, apples and ready-to-eat salads. read more

The Italian Research Center for Viticulture and Enology (CREA-VE) will soon begin conducting field tests at its Turi facility to determine how thermal conditions during the grape growing cycle can affect parameters such as berry firmness and dehydration, which can reduce the quality and shelf
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South African table grape growers are expected to finish their harvest earlier than last year, when the last grapes were packed in week 14. read more

A varietal management company has a front-row seat on the upheavals and the settled periods in commercial fruit genetics. read more

The year 2023 was a successful one for Moldovan fruits. Cherries, plums, grapes, and apples produced in Moldova found their way to an increasing number of consumers in the European Union and on such distant markets as Gulf countries and Asian regions. Moldovan producers adjusted their production
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The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) body said their season is expected to end earlier than last year, which concluded in Week 14. By Week six the SA table grape industry had passed the three-quarter mark of its packing season, with 78% (59.5 million cartons) of its estimated volumes
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The California Table Grape Commission has said it is providing the USDA with input on ways to enhance competitiveness, as part of its focus on the long-term viability of the industry. read more

In 2023, the Netherlands emerged as a pivotal hub for Peruvian agro-exports, marking a 9% uptick in acquisitions. The Dutch market's appetite spanned over 50 agricultural commodities, with blueberries, avocados, grapes and mangoes leading the charge, collectively accounting for 79% of the total
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After five seasons of meticulous tests and trials, the Chilean grape variety INIA-G4 -the result of the collaborative work between the research institute and the Biofrutales consortium- is about to debut its commercial name, ready to conquer producers and agricultural companies at a time of
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In the verdant valleys of South Kashmir's Shopian district, a research scholar and farming enthusiast, Amir Manzoor, is pioneering a movement to diversify the region's fruit crops. With a PhD in Mathematics, Manzoor, hailing from Ramnagri village, is championing the cause of introducing
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As new green varietals continue to expand the grape market year over year, black grapes have become a rarer sight on retail shelves due to their decreasing demand from buyers. As breeders aim to maximize returns and predict demands, black grape focus has been on a downward trajectory, Dirk
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With two months to go before the start of the Egyptian grape harvest, it is becoming clearer which volumes and quality can be expected. Grape production consultant Salem Ghonim shares his thoughts on the development phase. read more

Florida all orange production is down 3 percent from the January forecast, while Florida non-Valencia orange production is down 9 percent. Valencia orange production in the state is unchanged, as is all grapefruit production. In the same vein, all tangerine and tangelo production is unchanged. read more

Consumers in Asia, the US and Europe will benefit from Unifrutti's recent acquisition of Verfrut with a focus on bringing a range of fruit to these markets. Mohmed Elsarky, Unifrutti CEO says, "The acquisition aligns with our strategic goal of expanding our global reach in Asia, particularly
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Dr. Junqi Zhu, an expert in plant modelling, is applying his extensive experience in the architectural development of wheat and maize to the digital horticultural domain, focusing on apple trees. After studying grapevines in INRAe Bordeaux, France, and working on vine and fruit modelling, Zhu
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The Vegas odds are in Autumncrisp® branded grapes’ favor. Sun World International shone brightly in the entertainment capital of the world last month with a sampling station for Autumncrisp at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas. read more

Dole Italia has announced the acquisition of new space within the Centro Agroalimentare di Romafor a total of 3,000 square metres to implement the company's strategic lines in the Centre-South. Mangoes, avocados, grapes, citrus and small fruits, as well as pineapples and bananas read more

Hexkoel, the cold store for a good quarter of South Africa’s grapes, describes itself as a co-op still, the way they started forty years ago. Today the Western Cape facility has become indispensable, cooling and storing three-quarters of the grapes coming from 250 packhouses in the Hex and
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Despite a challenging season, the export volumes for grapes from India are increasing, says Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods: “The harvesting of grape and packing operations are going on in full swing. Export volumes to all of our destinations are
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