Grapes

Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is not well-known, just like the country itself, even though its apples are of excellent quality. read more

The Muscat du Ventoux management and defense organization held a press conference in Mazan on September 10, presenting the new Muscat du Ventoux PDO trays and discussing the current campaign. The press conference was attended by René Reynard, President of the ODG, Louis Bonnet, read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

There are now significant concerns regarding the viability of various cultures that are soon to be harvested, such as late stone fruit, kiwis, apples, pears, grapes, and leafy greens. read more

Weather events have caused a significant drop in global grape exports, reaching their lowest levels in four years according to a new report from Rabobank. read more

a grocery store shopper has sparked controversy online by sharing his habit of sampling grapes before buying them. In a viral TikTok video, Dave Bogansky explained that he always tastes the grapes to make sure they are sweet enough before committing to purchase. He defended his actions, read more

"Nasza markowa oferta obejmuje również winogrona stołowe PGI z regionu Apulii. Jakość jest bardzo wysoka dzięki wysokiemu poziomowi Brix oraz ostatnim deszczom, które dały roślinom dodatkowy 'zastrzyk'. Popyt ze strony dużych sieci handlowych odpowiada naszym oczekiwaniom" - relacjonuje Leonardo Odorizzi z La Grande Bellezza Italiana. read more

The University of Minnesota's Grape Breeding and Enology Program, known for its success in developing cold-hardy wine grapes such as Marquette, Frontenac, and Itasca, is now expanding into the realm of cold-hardy table grapes. The program is currently in the process of releasing three new table grape varieties. read more

"Table grapes, especially the Italia variety, have had a strong start and the quality is good. Consumption is evenly distributed despite lower quantities compared to last year. The number of hectares planted with Italia grapes has decreased in favor of seedless varieties." read more

"A rather severe frost passed through the Hex River Valley at the end of August, affecting areas such as De Doorns, Robertson, and Bonnievale, causing substantial damage to grape vineyards," says Stiaan Hugo, general manager of AGI Frost Fans. "In Rawsonville where I grew up, we never experienced frost before. Now over..." read more

Zisis Manosis, an agronomist for the Greek kiwi and grape exporter Zeus, stated that production of Greek grapes is lower this season. He mentioned, "The overall volumes for grapes in Greece are significantly lower than in previous years. We estimate a reduction of 30%. More specifically, the Crimson grapes..." read more

Mimo dobrego początku, eksport australijskich winogron stołowych zmalał w sezonie 2024, na skutek niższego popytu z Chin, które konsekwentnie zmniejszają swoje importy, zgodnie z najnowszymi badaniami przemysłowymi. W właśnie opublikowanym raporcie „Table Grape Update 2024” specjalista od bankowości rolnej. read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more

The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season was characterized by a significant rise in demand paired with a decrease in volumes. This allowed growers and exporters to fetch good prices. The campaign for Egyptian table grapes proved to be challenging, both in terms of production and marketing. read more

The new campaign for Emilian pears has started, featuring the Abate Fetel and William varieties. The quantities of Italian pumpkins, specifically the Lunga Violina and Moscata di Provenza cultivars, are increasing. There is also a growing demand for cauliflower. Lastly, the final notes are for the Vittoria white grapes and Strawberry grapes. read more

The Spanish table grape season is already in its third and final phase. According to Uvasdoce, the supply was lower than expected in September due to premature ripening, and the sector anticipates a production gap in early November. As a result, there will be an advancement and increase in imports. read more

Particularly noticeable are the price increases for table grapes (light varieties), which have risen by 26.2% to 3.37 euros/kg. Peaches (including Paraguayos) have become 16.9% more expensive and now cost 3 euros/kg. Cucumbers have experienced a price jump of 85.2%, with a price of 1.12 euros. read more

Le Tresacois, a French family-owned business, is currently carrying out its grape harvest, with a variety of white and black grapes being produced between July and December. Maxime Gervasoni, the 4th generation leading the company, is assessing the progress made during the initial weeks of the harvest season and their recent developments. read more

"The fruit and vegetable season has picked up in recent weeks after a sluggish and problematic summer due to prolonged heat and drought. Among the crops that have improved significantly are tomatoes and, in the last week, table grapes, which had suffered a downturn, especially in August, after a…" read more

Autumn signifies the beginning of the apple harvest season in the US, providing a wide range of apple varieties for consumption throughout the period. Moreover, grapes and bell peppers are also prominently featured during this season. Grapes are a healthy snacking option often enjoyed during football games, and bell peppers are commonly showcased in various dishes. read more