Grapes

An importer of blueberries and table grapes into Israel says the consumer demand in his country has not waned for these healthy fruits, despite the complications in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai from the fresh produce importing company Lucky Berry: "Blueberry prices are very high. This is
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The development of tastier varieties and growing demand for healthier snacking options show there is huge potential in the table grape market. Consumers are leaving traditional varieties behind in favour of newer, more innovative alternatives. And having the right varietal mix is essential to
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The very strong US demand for table grapes from Chile is continuing, with exporters sending as much fruit as they have available, despite a delay in the harvest in the central parts of the South American country. Cristian Ferriere, export manager from Acograpes in Chile, "Peru finished 2-3 weeks
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Bloom Fresh said Avery’s dedication to the company and his goal to increase grape consumption worldwide has had a positive impact, and those goals are now at the forefront of the company’s mission. read more

In 2002, the Murcian Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Development (IMIDA) and the Murcian Society of Table Grape Research and Technology (ITUM) initiated an improvement program to develop new high-quality table grape varieties for consumers that were economically
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In the Over-Hex, close to Worcester - of all the Cape areas, described as the region climatically closest to California - almost forty different varieties of stonefruit are grown on a 215-year old Boland farm called Oudewagendrift. read more

Earlier this month the shelves of the ARRA stand in Berlin presented fresh grapes in abundance, from Brazil, South Africa and for the first time from India. Nomi Karniel-Padan, Grapa Varieties' Commercial Director, proudly shares: "The very early ARRA Honey Pop™ from South Africa garnered
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The board of Bloom Fresh™ International, a premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries and raisins, has appointed Josep Jove Estiarte, the chief innovation officer, as interim CEO. Kenneth Avery has stepped down as CEO following his six-month tenure, which began with
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Peruvian grapes reached the Japanese market for the first time during the 2023-24 season. Alejandro Cabrera, general manager of Provid, says the debut campaign was a big success. read more

If there is a product considered premiumumin Japan, it is undoubtedly the table grape. So much so that a 'traditional' bunch of grapes in the supermarket can start at a minimum price of EUR 10, rising further depending on variety and quantity. A market undoubtedly different from
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