Grapes

Chile exported 64 million cartons of table grapes worth over US$1 billion FOB in the 2023/24 season, which marked a 7% increase in volume and a 13% increase in value compared to the previous year. These improved results were achieved despite a decrease in production due to climatic challenges. read more

The main cause of this development, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is powdery mildew. It is expected that the effects of this plant disease will continue into the 2024/25 economic year, resulting in production remaining below average. read more

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has confirmed the first population of invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) in the Finger Lakes grape growing region. This confirmation came after a report from a resident in the town of Romulus, prompting Ag and Markets inspectors to travel to the infestation site. read more

The Moroccan table grape season is ongoing with the harvest of late varieties. Elana Shabaily from Vergers de Soleil reports that it has been a very good season, with higher volumes and better sizes than last year. The previous season saw a decrease in volume of around 20% due to prolonged heat waves. read more

Korea grapes are becoming more widely distributed in the U.S. Love April, now in its fourth year of importing the grapes, is actively expanding the program. Currently, the grapes are distributed not only in California but also in Washington, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a final notice that will permit the safe importation of specific table grapes from certain regions of Chile. These updated regulations, which enhance the current standards, will authorize the importation of table grapes from areas of ... read more

A grower in Peru has been instructed to eliminate 110 hectares of unlawfully planted Bloom Fresh table grape varieties and to pay a substantial financial fine after several months of investigations and legal proceedings by the breeder. read more

Japońscy konsumenci będą mogli kupować pełny zakres australijskich winogron stołowych od następnego sezonu, dzięki zniesieniu ograniczeń odnośnie odmian importowanych. Rząd Australii powiedział, że poszerzony dostęp do rynku, ogłoszony w środę po długiej kampanii, jest sukcesem dla australijskich winogrodników. read more

Japanese consumers will have more options when it comes to Australian table grapes during the next export season, as varietal restrictions have been lifted. The Australian Government has declared this as a victory for the country's table grape industry, which has successfully gained greater access to the market after a prolonged effort. read more

The exports of Peruvian table grapes decreased by 12% in the 2023-2024 campaign, with a total of 62.7 million boxes (8.2 kg each) exported, compared to 71.4 million in the previous campaign and 64.9 million in 2021-2022. This decline was reported by... read more

Eksport włoskich ekologicznych winogron do Europy rozpoczął się raczej powoli na początku sezonu, ale sytuacja ma się poprawić. "Jak zwykle, popyt z Europy zaczyna się robić interesujący około tygodnia 29. W tym roku jednak zaczęliśmy wysyłać produkty już pod koniec tygodnia 26. read more

A plentiful supply of good quality green and red table grapes is currently facilitating the distribution of the fruit. "We are wrapping up in Sonora, Mexico, and transitioning to full production of California desert grapes," says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms®, who notes that the majority of. read more

Favorable cultivation conditions in India and China were able to more than offset weather-related losses in the EU, Turkey, and the United States, according to the report. Production in the EU is expected to decrease due to weather-related losses in Italy. read more

" The weather in southern Europe has had a positive impact on grape cultivation, according to Giacomo Grande, the technical manager of Grape Evolution, a grape breeder. "In 2024, table grapes have regained their market share, and producers have begun replanting vineyards again, all thanks to the excellent." read more

The table grape campaign for Apofruit is about to begin, with the first harvests already started in the middle of last week and European markets ready to receive Italian grapes. We spoke with Marcello Guidi, the International Market Manager for Apofruit Italia, about this. read more

Just days after successfully implementing a Systems Approach for exporting table grapes to the US, Chile is now focusing on enhancing its access to the Mexican market. read more

Zoutewelle switched from importing grapes from Sicily to Puglia two weeks ago. Bertus Schipper mentioned, "We will soon receive significant volumes from our trusted grower under the Lino brand. The mild winter has led to abundant supplies of high-quality, coarse, and flavorful grapes." read more

Nursery grower Uzi Cairo from Cairo & Doutcher, the exclusive Italian distributor of Eden plants, explains that it is possible to produce pears also taking advantage of the existing structures in vineyards. "In Puglia, in particular, there are many grape producers interested in diversifying." read more

This includes, for example, Annamaria Fanelli, an agricultural scientist for Bloom Fresh. "Currently, we are focusing heavily on the development of the Red Revolution variety. The red flesh of this variety contains a high level of anthocyanins, making it particularly interesting for consumers." read more

In the Nabeul governorate of Tunisia, grape production is expected to reach 39,000 tons this year, with 25,000 tons being vines and 14,000 tons being table grapes, according to estimates from the Local Commission of Agricultural Development (CRDA). Grombalia, a significant wine-producing region, is responsible for... read more