Grapes

"The chairman of Sati, Anton Viljoen, is quoted as saying, 'It was a good season, even though we were once again faced with significant logistical challenges. The resilience of the South African grape sector in overcoming these challenges was once again evident.'" read more

South Africa's table grape exports have seen a positive growth this season, with the final export volume surpassing last year's by 17 percent. read more

The Indian table grape export season is currently in its final stages. This year, the export performance has been quite positive with good volumes and quality. The grape harvest has been generally abundant, leading to high export numbers. The quality of the grapes has also been reported as good, leading to increased demand in international markets. Overall, the season has been successful for Indian table grape exporters. read more

The 2023/2024 table grape season in South Africa concluded with a national harvest size that was in line with the revised crop estimate. By the end of the season, a total of 75.7 million cartons were inspected, out of which 73.5 million cartons (4.5 kg each) were exported. read more

In recent days, the Court of Cassation has recognized to Puglia's grape producers the right to sell seedless grapes obtained from fields that are properly authorized, without being required to deliver them exclusively to designated packagers. read more

The final grapes of the season from Bet-El, the Crimson variety, will be arriving in Europe this week. They are the last grapes of the season before the first red seedless grapes from Chile. Francois mentioned that the prices for red seedless and seeded grapes, particularly the Red Globe variety, have been consistently high in Europe, reaching levels never seen before. read more

The Qingming Festival last week led to a boost in apple sales. However, this week there has been a decrease in the arrival of New Zealand apples, causing Gala apple prices to rise. Additionally, there has been a low volume of Rose apples in the market recently, with Gala apples being the primary focus. read more

With a truly historic sentence, the Court of Cassation validated the thesis that the provisions set out by the "leases" of a seedless grape variety, according to which the fruits (and plants) remained subject to the power of the owner of the variety, even after payment for the use of the gems. read more

Between week 35 of 2023 and week 09 of 2024, Peru exported 562 tons of fresh grapes, generating revenues of $1,484 million. This represents an 11% decrease in volume but a 2% increase in value compared to the same period in the previous campaign (2022/2023), according to data from the Fluctuante market research company. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced the resignation of its CEO, AJ Griesel, in a brief statement. Griesel joined the organization two years ago as a replacement for the previous CEO, Willem Bestbier, who retired. read more

WinField United South Africa has announced the appointment of AJ Griesel as the Managing Director for InteliGro Crop Solutions. He will begin his role on June 1, 2024. Previously, Griesel served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Table Grape Industry and is experienced in operational management. read more

Oppy is planning to increase its Mexican grape volume for the 2024 season, aiming to double it as part of its efforts to expand its 365 program. The expanded selection will now feature popular Sun World varieties, such as Autumncrisp® and Ruby Rush®. Initial evaluations of the grape crop. read more

Na konferencji „Winogrona stołowe, zmiany i synergia” zorganizowanej 7 kwietnia w Canicattì we Włoszech panowała atmosfera entuzjazmu i optymizmu. Paneliści dyskutowali główne problemy sektora, takie jak konieczność produkcji wysokiej jakości winogron, innowacje odmianowe, budowanie sieci oraz wartość. read more

Podczas konferencji "Table grapes, changes and synergies", która odbyła się 7 kwietnia w Canicattì we Włoszech, panowała atmosfera entuzjazmu i optymizmu. Paneliści omawiali główne kwestie stojące przed sektorem, takie jak konieczność produkcji wysokiej jakości winogron, innowacje odmianowe, tworzenie sieci kontaktów oraz wartość. read more

Oppy has revealed that it is to double its Mexican grape volume for the 2024 season, marking a ”significant milestone” in its commitment to expanding its 365 programme. read more

With the start of citrus exports from South Africa this month, dominated by shipments of lemons, grapefruit and early soft citrus fruits, the industry is preparing for a further increase in volumes. read more

As citrus exports from South Africa kick-off in earnest this month, with shipments of lemons, grapefruit and early soft citrus dominating, the industry is preparing for yet another rise in volumes. read more

The Easter weekend is typically when wholesalers experience a rush. This year, however, seems to be a bit of a let down, according to Ellen Sebrechts of Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. "It's quieter than other years. I think it's because Easter was right at the start of the [Belgian] Easter
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A recent viral video caused concern by showing grapes soaked in pesticides and chemicals, allegedly causing health issues like sore throat, cough, and fever among consumers. However, experienced grape and raisin farmer Anant Kabade clarified the video is misleading. The chemicals used, aimed at
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South Africa has launched its table grape promotional campaign for the current season as the first volumes hit supermarket shelves in China this week. SATI confirmed that the first arrivals of varieties including Sweet Globe, Autumn Crisp and Crimson Seedless in specially branded packs are now
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