Grapes

"Francois Myburgh from Bet-El Fruit says, 'It seems like we could send two, maybe three shipments to Europe before 17 December.' The company is currently concentrating on providing European customers with grapes and strawberries. He mentions that this time is typically known for its high demand for grapes." read more

Transnet's initiative to prepare Cape Town terminals for the deciduous fruit export season in South Africa involves adding over 70 pieces of equipment and hiring more operators. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency of exporting products such as table grapes, peaches, apricots, and nectarines. read more

A major issue for both the previous and current grape seasons in India continues to be the challenges with the Red Sea route, according to Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "The previous Indian grape export season was really difficult due to longer transit times." read more

A new grapefruit and pomelo hybrid named Redson, which is sweeter yet still slightly bitter, is on its way to be enjoyed by European customers this winter. This commercial variety has been gaining popularity and has been available in limited quantities over the past few years. read more

The Dominican Republic is scheduled to start exporting table grapes in April of next year, according to Agriculture Minister Limber Cruz. This initiative will introduce a range of high-quality grape varieties grown in five designated regions out of the eleven identified as suitable for grape cultivation. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta (click here for more information) is a European campaign designed to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The project is aimed at... read more

Capespan managing director Charl du Bois has given more information about the renewed commercial partnership between the South African group and Namibia Grape Company (NGC). read more

Armonia will launch in Italy the European communication campaign Enjoy Sweet Fruits, targeting consumers in our country and in Germany. The focus will be on promoting products such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The aim is to improve competitiveness in this sector. read more

Peruvian grape harvest is currently in progress, and the first shipments are already en route to the UK and European markets. Boris Manz, a representative from the UK importer Fruit Growers Alianza, recently visited Peru to monitor the progress of the harvest. "Last week, I traveled to Peru to check on the status of the season. read more

The Apulian entrepreneur Antonio Cantatore, who owns approximately 60 hectares of table grapes, is pleased with the recent season of the popular white seeded variety Pizzutella, a traditional grape in Apulia. The variety performed well in Italy and some European countries. read more

Grape production in Peru is forecasted to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, representing a two percent increase compared to the previous year. This growth is expected due to improved climatic conditions in the northern coastal regions, which account for 48 percent of the total production. read more

Carby Label®, a company specialized in the production of labels, films, and packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector, puts its extensive experience at the service of its partners to effectively meet their needs and those of the market. An example of this is the collaboration with read more

Montague Farms shipped its first 4 containers of oranges to Korea in 2021, after tariffs were reduced under the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA). The Australian fruit grower, now nearing its 80th year in business, had built an export portfolio around stone fruit. However, that market was... read more

This strategic investment is intended to improve efficiency and streamline the export of grapes, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries to international markets. The apple and pear harvest, starting in January, will continue exports throughout the year. read more

In Tuyen Quang, Vietnam, especially in Xuan Van commune, Soi Ha grapefruit is a noteworthy agricultural product. This fruit is known for its thin, light yellow peel, juicy segments, and sweet taste. There has been a significant change in market pricing for Soi Ha grapefruit. Previously, grade 1 Soi Ha grapefruit was sold at a higher price, but now the market has seen a shift. read more

Peru has started the grape harvest season in the Piura region, signaling a time of high productivity for one of the leading global exporters of table grapes. The country enjoys a longer growing season and lower labor costs. Despite facing challenges like a workers' strike in the past, Peru has managed to maintain its position as a key player in the grape export market. read more

In the specific sector of table grapes, one of the most delicate and critical phases is undoubtedly post-harvest handling: storage and shelf life can be the determining factor between being able to reach distant and often profitable markets or being confined to a local area. read more

Sezon eksportu namibijskich winogron właśnie ruszył pełną parą. Pierwsze znaczące przesyłki kontenerowe opuściły port w Kapsztadzie w kierunku Europy w zeszły weekend i powinny dotrzeć do Wielkiej Brytanii za około 15 dni. read more