Grapes

"It seems that there is generally less merchandise available, but the quality is higher," notes Anna Giacovelli, Business Manager at Giacovelli from Locorotondo (Bari). "For some varieties, we are in the initial stages, so we will see in the coming months how they fare." read more

The table grape season in the main national areas, Puglia and Sicily, started earlier than usual due to the mild winter. It began well but then slowed down in the last few weeks due to unstable weather. IFN describes the current situation. read more

"We want to show the world how sweet Sicily is," says Pippo Caggia, manager of the Superpippo winery, from his vineyards in the province of Catania, Italy. "We achieve this by providing the market with table grapes harvested at the perfect level of ripeness and with a Brix level that now reaches." read more

Massimiliano Del Core, President of the Commission for Table Grapes (Cut - Commissione Uva da Tavola), commented on the start of the season in Apulia and Sicily as follows: "In Sicily, the season that has already begun is of good quality and is being well received by both producers and the market." read more

Since 1989, Torremesa, a company based in Cadiz, Spain, has been specializing in the production of table grapes on its farm along the Atlantic coast, situated between the towns of Rota and Chipiona. This makes it one of the earliest producers in Europe. "We are just starting the table grape read more

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a nutritionist and podcaster, discussed on her podcast FoundMyFitness the impact of fructose, a natural sugar found in fruits, on alcohol metabolism. Research suggests that consuming fruits such as grapes, watermelon, and bananas before drinking alcohol could help reduce the effects of a hangover. read more

"Rozpoczęła się kampania na rzecz bezpestkowych winogron stołowych, która ponownie umieszcza nas na pierwszym miejscu w Europie dzięki dwóm kolejnym odmianom, które zostały opracowane przez Bloom Fresh. Rozpoczęliśmy kampanię reklamową dla bezpestkowych winogron stołowych 22 czerwca, prezentując specjalną i premium odmianę, Candy Snaps™." read more

Sezon hiszpańskich winogron bezpestkowych rozpoczął się kilka tygodni temu w regionie hiszpańskim Murcja, z dobrymi perspektywami pod względem ilości oraz jakości owoców. El Ciruelo, największa hiszpańska firma produkująca winogrona deserowe, spodziewa się wyprodukować 70 milionów kilogramów w Hiszpanii oraz około 30 read more

"In the turbulent past four years, we have seen that the demand, especially in Europe, is robust," van Rijswick continued in her opening speech. However, she also pointed out that the industry must not fall asleep. It is now important to consider that, although read more

Peru exported 62,745,726 boxes of table grapes in the 2023-2024 campaign, which is 12% less than the 71,404,349 boxes it shipped in the previous campaign. This decline was primarily due to reduced production in the country's northern region caused by adverse weather conditions, including high… read more

Mountain View Fruit Sales announces that their grape harvest season is scheduled for the middle of this month. Their Estate Vineyards® label table grapes will be available in black, red, and green grape varieties. "This year's harvest promises to deliver exceptional quality grapes, with." read more

Vanguard Group International has announced the promotion of Ignacio Ugarte to the position of Commercial Director for Export Grapes. read more

Ignacio Ugarte has been appointed as the commercial director for export grapes at Vanguard Group International. Since joining the company in 2021, Ugarte has played a crucial role in the purchasing and sales department for South America. He has effectively overseen the sale of fresh fruit from its production. read more

Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

Prosper Africa has facilitated a $56 million trade deal through the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) for the import of 700 containers of table grapes from South Africa into the US. The USATD, a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, is designed to link African... read more

Grape suppliers need to keep investing in tastier and more climate-resilient varieties in order to maintain their market share. However, they also need to be cautious about offering consumers too many different types of grapes, as this could affect sales positively. read more

Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

Effective July 1, 2024, Olympic Food Group will acquire the commercial operations of the Greek Grape Company (GGC). GGC, with its 30 hectares, is one of the largest grape cultivation sites in Greece. This acquisition will enhance Olympic Food Group's capabilities in the grape industry. read more

The value of seeded grapes has rebounded due to several factors: reduced cultivation, a 20% decrease in yields - particularly for seedless grapes - compared to a typical season, and an overall improvement in quality attributed to the expertise of growers who appear to be effectively maintaining the. read more

The Dutch fresh produce company Olympic Food Group (OFG) has acquired Greek Grape Company (GGC), one of Greece's major producers of white and red seedless table grapes, as disclosed by Fruitnet. read more