Grapes

Growers of high-value field and orchard crops like cherries, seedless table grapes, kiwi fruit, apples, berries, and flowering crops have always loved the idea of automatic retractable roofs to protect their crops against the impact of extreme weather. “However, they’ve frequently found
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Unusually hot weather followed by a rainy spring season determined a lower production. Quality-wise, however, the organoleptic quality of table grapes had not been this good in at least five years. The Brix level exceeds expectations with over 24° in some cases, an exceptional fact that
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The new Brazilian and Peruvian grape seasons began a while ago, and the first shipments are arriving on the European market. read more

Sunkist Growers is primed for the return of the California citrus season with category insights, new sales strategies and shopper-marketing and merchandising programs to help drive the category. Farmer-owned and grown by generations, the cooperative has a steady supply across 40 conventional and
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Vanguard International reports that the global grape market is currently experiencing significant shifts due to a series of unexpected weather events in key producing regions. These events have led to notable losses in some areas, impacting the overall supply and subsequently affecting market
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This year, the weather has been a determining factor for table grapes in Alicante, as it has been for many other Spanish agricultural campaigns. "The 2023 grape season kicked off in mid-July. We were then facing a campaign marked by great weather and socioeconomic adversities, which entailed
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MSC has announced a new direct port call at Pisco Port (PEPIO), in Peru on its NWC-US-SAWC service, located in the Ica area, the grape capital of the country. read more

Quantities of pumpkins, which are entering full production, increase significantly. Continuing hot weather dampens demand for persimmons and chestnuts. For apples, the campaign of Annurca apples from Campania and Fuji apples is starting. The plum campaign is drawing to a close. Slowdown in the
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Shelf-life extension specialist Hazel Technologies has announced the registration of its flagship product, Hazel 100, in Peru. read more

The new Israeli grapefruit season begins at Starfruit next week. Despite the attacks and ongoing conflict, supply seems to be unhindered for now. "The exporters we work with are located around Jerusalem. There, the situation is currently relatively calm, so, so far, we can start as usual," says
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Operators seem optimistic both in the vineyards and in warehouses. As confirmed by Domenic Pernice, export manager at Pernice Srl, a company from south-east Bari specializing in the production and commercialization of table grapes, the current campaign in Puglia seems very different than 2022
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Hazel Technologies has registered its flagship product, Hazel 100, in Peru. This strategic expansion comes at a pivotal time in the industry, driven by increased demand for Peruvian table grapes in the United States following the impact of Hurricane Hillary in California. read more

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The world’s first table grape cultivar to become a brand, Autumncrisp, will take its first steps into the consumer arena this weekend in New York where around 15,000 people will visit The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYWFF). read more

After the débâcle of the 2022 table grape season, some with little caution, had sanctioned the end of traditional grapes: making way for seedless and shelving historical crops. But the current season has silenced many detractors. read more

Supply and demand: a simple economic term, but one that will be central to the grape season this year. Climate impacts on global markets have been well reported on, but as it relates to grapes it is having a big impact. read more

According to Ailimpo, the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch organization, the dry weather and high temperatures have clearly affected the availability of normal and commercial-sized lemons. As a result, there are very scarce volumes of 4-5 caliber lemons. read more

Although global table grape exports dropped slightly last year, the prospects are positive for the industry, according to a recent report by Rabobank. It notes that supply countries dealing with climate change and rising costs are striving for efficiency improvements, while on the consumption
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Lower volumes than in previous years but excellent results in terms of quality. This is how the table grape season looks this year according to the Ismea Mercati report. All the details follow. read more

Vineyards are the fastest-growing edible agricultural crop sector in England, according to recent statistics issued by Defra. read more