Grapes

The combination of drought, water irrigation limitations and abnormally high temperatures during flowering and fruit-setting phases have limited the EU’s citrus production potential in MY 2023/24, which is projected to stay at similar levels as the also short MY 2022/23 crop. The increase in
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The pause that major shipping lines are taking regarding the route via the Red Sea will have a major impact on imports and exports from several continents. This is no different for India, that was just about to start the export of their grapes to Europe. According to Sagar Deore, director for
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Following on from the success of new paper packaging for Costa’s premium table grapes, a new fully recyclable paper bag was trialled for this season’s premium mandarins. read more

This season’s first seaborne Chilean cherry ship arrived at the port last weekend, and containers were opened in the market one after another at the beginning of this week. It is understood that the shipping varieties of this batch include Santina, and Royal Dawn, with Santina being the most
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Although the FAO does not differentiate between grapefruits and pomelos, it can be assumed that pomelos only make up a small proportion of the statistics. With a total of 297.46 million tonnes, global production of grapefruits and pomelos increased by 13% in 2021 compared to the previous year. One
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According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023. read more

Growers from Jundiaí have already started harvesting the Niagara Rosada Jundiahy Grape, the first after the fruit received the Geographical Indication from the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), in the Indication of Origin category. Local production is monitored by the
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The Port of Dover, the UK’s busiest Port, is experiencing a thriving end to a successful year for its cargo operation and ferry services, as they enjoy a bustling period ahead of Christmas. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry association (SATGI) provided highlights from their bi-weekly Joint Grape Marketing Forum, with a total of 6.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) that were inspected for export up until week 48, which is 20% less than the previous season year to date - due
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Grape growers in the northern region managed to get a good portion of their crop loaded for the UK and Europe ahead of Christmas and there’s plenty of interest, says Francois Myburgh, executive marketing manager of Bet-el Fruit. read more

ARA Agrícola, a traditional producer of high-quality table grapes, is redefining standards in grape cultivation and supply. With an annual production of 12,000 tons spread over an area of 270 hectares, the company stands out for supplying fine table grapes all year round, serving demanding
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Ahead of the New Year's Eve campaign, table grape prices in the Spanish market are expected to be higher than last year. It is the result of a drop in the volumes of the traditional seeded Aledo grapes produced domestically, as well as of the seedless grapes from Peru. In these circumstances,
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Peru is approaching the midway point in the season and as with many producing regions it has not been a normal season, the impact of El Nino has been seen in the two main producing areas. read more

The global grape production and export industry has experienced a process of change and stress caused by climatic factors, the Covid-19 pandemic, logistical problems in the country of origin and destination and the cultivation of new varieties that have not achieved the expected results.
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Namibian sources have said they are on course to reach 9.2m cartons of table grape exports this season, with increasing volumes of the fruit due to arrive in the market this week. read more

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its final forecast of the year for the 2023/24 Florida citrus season, with stability in oranges and growth elsewhere. read more

In Spain, people end their New Year's Eve celebration by eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight. According to this deep-rooted Spanish tradition, each grape one eats brings good luck and represents a wish for each of the new year's twelve months. read more

Spain and specifically the Association of Exporting Producers of Fruit, Table Grapes and Other Agricultural Products, APOEXPA, will organise the next edition of the International Table Grapes Symposium, an event, which is held every three years, where production, research and innovation

will take place.
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The grape producing and exporting industry worldwide has undergone a process of change and stress marked by climatic factors, the Covid-19 pandemic, logistical issues at origin and destination, and the cultivation of new varieties that have not achieved the expected results. For this reason, Chile and
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