Grapes

The planting and cultivation of the latest proprietary table grape varieties in China and India have been a challenging issue for leading global breeders for years. They were uncertain about how to protect their Intellectual Property (IP) rights. However, in recent years, Grapa Varieties has made significant progress in this area... read more

Greek Pristine® grapes will be exported to Qatar this year, with the harvest commencing at the end of September, and the first substantial quantities being harvested at the beginning of October. Mr. Yorgos Papadopoulos, the head of the Macedonian Vineyards Producers' Group in Kilkis, Greece, is overseeing this process. read more

Z planami rozpoczęcia zbiorów w połowie października, perspektywy na sezon grejpfrutowy na Florydzie są optymistyczne. "Uprawa wygląda dobrze" - mówi Dan Richey z Riverfront Packing Company. To jakby historia dwóch upraw. "Starsze drzewa się starzeją i obumierają, ponieważ są stare, mają... read more

Zapotrzebowanie na winogrona bezpestkowe i rosnące zainteresowanie konsumentów kwestiami ekologicznymi zmieniają globalny rynek winogron, twierdzi firma importowo-eksportowa Salix Fruits z siedzibą w Filadelfii. read more

Salix Fruits has analyzed trends and shifts in the global demand for grapes. In recent years, they have identified several significant trends that are reshaping the global grape market. "One of the most prominent shifts is the increasing inclination towards seedless varieties, fueled by consumers' demand for more... read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Mołdawia zgłosiła wzrost eksportu winogron do Unii Europejskiej o 125% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2023 roku. Dumitru Alaiba, wicepremier i minister rozwoju gospodarczego, ujawnił te statystyki, podkreślając wzrost eksportu winogron do. read more

The online Freshness Seminar on September 25, 2024 sounds like an excellent opportunity to learn more about different citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits. The topics covered, such as the botanical characteristics of citrus plants, cultivation, and harvesting methods, seem quite interesting. read more

The table grape campaign continues, with demand focusing on seedless white and pink varieties. The Italian pumpkin season has also started, with the first arrivals of Moscata di Provenza, Tonda Delica, and Violina varieties. As for peaches and nectarines, the markets are almost exclusively stocked with the usual varieties. read more

The first indications suggest that Peruvian exports of table grapes will reach 645,000 tons for the 2024-2025 season, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous campaign, as reported by Blue Book Services based on estimates from the Association of Grape Producers. read more

ASAJA Alicante warns of a great concern in the citrus production sector due to pests imported from third countries that are advancing mercilessly on lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, and will leave their mark.

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Among them are also many companies from Africa and South America, whose harvest windows complement each other optimally, thus ensuring a continuous supply on the EU market. read more

The second half of August was characterized by severe weather events that resulted in damage to 25,500 hectares of insured crops in Spain, particularly affecting the citrus, wine grape, and fruit industries. The damage, primarily from hailstorms, has had a significant impact on Catalonia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and other regions. read more

W pierwszej połowie tego roku ogólny eksport owoców i jagód z Kazachstanu spadł o 21,5% do 22 100 ton w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, generując 6,9 miliona dolarów przychodu dla dostawców. Eksport jabłek odnotował gwałtowny spadek o 50% do 3 400 ton. Głównymi nabywcami była Rosja. read more

Good news for table grapes, the analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, regarding the trend of consumption in the Hyper+Super channel, certifies a decidedly positive first part of the campaign: +22% in value and +15% in volume, with an average price increase of 6%, in the period that goes read more

The persistent summer heat has put a strain on national crops, affecting the availability and prices of many food products. To help consumers make informed and cost-effective choices, The Shopping Exchange, a service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete, is available. read more

The engines are warming up for Luv Fiera, the first vertical trade fair for table grapes scheduled to take place from October 22nd to 24th in Bari. "The program is already available on the official website, but it will be constantly updated," says Mirko Sgaramella, project manager of Luv Fiera. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) from Germany will showcase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at Fruit Attraction in Madrid next month. Approximately 30 companies from Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Senegal, and Ukraine will be featured at the IPD booth. read more

Clavet Peru, a family business founded in 2003, is strengthening its position in Asian markets by exporting fresh fruits like mangoes, grapes, and blueberries. Vladimir Kocerha, the company's CEO, discussed Clavet's Asian expansion in an interview at the Asia Fruit Logistics fair. read more