Grapes
Turkish citrus back in the spotlight
2023-09-21 13:00
Spanish lemon and grapefruit association Ailimpo has put out a press release showing that the European Union rejected a total of 49 batches of lemons and grapefruit from Turkey in 2022/23 for the presence of banned pesticides or chemicals exceeding MRLs.
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Robotics Plus launches new autonomous vehicle
2023-09-21 07:00
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently and sustainably while reducing reliance on labor.
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Peru sends first grape shipment to Japan
2023-09-20 13:00
Peru has shipped its first consignment of table grapes to Japan after it became the latest market to grant access to the Andean nation. The 16.4-tonne consignment, equivalent to 2,000 cartons, contained grapes grown in the region of Piura.
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Agrofresh finalises Tessara acquisition
2023-09-20 11:00
Postharvest agtech specialist Agrofresh has announced the completion of its acquisition of South African group Tessara.
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There has been a significant decrease in the prices of apples and grapes at Ukrainian supermarkets
2023-09-20 00:00
In Ukrainian supermarkets, there is a significant decrease in prices currently. According to official information available as of September 17, the pricing strategy in supermarkets is as follows:
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"We are expecting some nice hot weather with cool nights which is perfect for growing grapes"
2023-09-20 00:00
It has been a tough few years for grape growers around the globe with unpredictable and wet weather patterns, growers in Australia have not escaped this but are looking forward to a better year ahead.
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Last week, harvesting of table grapes of the main late variety “Moldova” began in some southern and central regions of the Republic of Moldova. At the moment, the table grapes are harvested mainly from rain-fed plantations. Harvesting the highest quality Moldova grapes from the most
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AgroFresh finalises Tessara acquisition
2023-09-20 00:00
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a AgTech innovator specialising in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, announces the completion of its acquisition of Tessara.
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Macfrut, the Apulia region partner in the next edition
2023-09-20 00:00
Presentation of the Puglia Region partner of Macfrut 2024and focus with technical visits on table grapes. This was the double thread of the day on Friday 22 September at CRSFA "Basile Caramia" (Centre for Research, Experimentation and Training in Agriculture) in Locorotondo
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Asia is a very important market for Salix Fruits, a global importer and exporter of fresh produce. “It is a market that has seen a transformation in terms of products and origins over the past few years,” says Javier Orti, Sales Manager Asia with Salix Fruits. “Therefore, it is very
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 18 September
2023-09-19 00:00
The Italian table grape campaign is now in full swing: the most popular varieties are Italy and Victoria. Italian apple production is increasing, especially from Trentino and the Royal Gala from the plains. The first Angeleno plums are arriving. The production of figs is coming to an end
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Cotton Candy grapes are all the rage thanks to their cotton candy flavor. Dietitian Fran Susín tried these grapes and spoke about her experience on TikTok.
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Lebanon has an excellent climate for apples
2023-09-19 00:00
Small-scale farming is still dominant in Lebanon. More local and overseas investment in the professionalization of horticulture is needed and factors such as the favorable climate and fertile soil are attracting these investors. But the current model also offers opportunities, says Moussa M. Zgheib.
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SA table grapes implementing multiple sustainable initiatives
2023-09-18 17:00
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California celebrates 100 years of table grape breeding
2023-09-15 10:00
The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) has celebrated 100 years of scientific development that resulted in the creation of many new table and raisin grape varieties.
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Egypt takes tough approach on IPR infringement
2023-09-14 18:00
Authorities in Egypt have announced the use of DNA to prevent illegal shipments of protected grape varieties at source in response to “repeated breaches”.
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Candy Snaps season extended with new Bloom Fresh variety
2023-09-14 08:00
Bloom Fresh International, the company created by the merger SNFL Group and IFG, has announced a new addition to its Candy Snaps table grape line.
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"Although still in the early stages, we are confident and assured of the quality offered by our vine growers."
2023-09-14 00:00
After experiencing difficulties in the Italian grape sector last season, especially for seedless varieties, the growers' organization Apoc has decided to strengthen its sales network with the Uvitaly project.
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The Peruvian table grape industry is keen to have their first full export season to Japan since gaining full market access earlier this year. Andre Fatorre, sales manager at El Pedregal Peru: “We are going to start exporting to Japan that has just opened up for Peru in April this year.”
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In 2022 Japan was the world's sixth largest importer of fresh fruit - relying on imports for around one-third of total domestic supply. The United States was the fifth largest supplier of fresh fruits to Japan with five percent of the market.
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