Grapes

The interest in organic table grapes has been increasing in various European countries. OP Tarulli, the leading producer of organic table grapes on the continent, with a sales calendar running from July to mid-December and partnerships with over 20 supermarket chains, is well aware of this trend. read more

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Jiffy is introducing a new Jiffy Pot made from sphagnum moss that is peat-free. This new addition to the Jiffy Pot lineup is both peat and plastic-free. Jiffy suggests that it is perfect for hydroponic systems and is suitable for a variety of crops such as young plants, trees, herbs, vegetables, soft fruits, and wine grapes. read more

Ahead of the 2024 California grape season, Pretty Lady Vineyards is preparing to introduce a new variety of jumbo green seedless grapes called Applause. These grapes are known for their crisp texture, bright color, and distinctive, full flavor, as stated by Pretty Lady Vineyards. read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has issued a R2 million check to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to aid in the implementation of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program, which aims to control the False Codling Moth (FCM). FCM is a phytosanitary pest that impacts export crops like citrus and table grapes. read more

With unstable climatic conditions, achieving uniform sizing in fruits is a significant challenge for farmers. Having inconsistent sizes could jeopardize the commercial success of the product; therefore, especially in crops like kiwi and table grapes, it is important to focus on achieving uniform sizing. read more

Delegates have only one more week to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets booked before 31 May. read more

Delegates have only one more week left to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets purchased before 31 May. read more

The table grape harvest has begun in Egypt, and the season is shaping up to be promising in terms of production and marketing, as stated by Salem Ghonim, a consultant for several Egyptian grape growers. Ghonim remarked, "We are currently at the peak harvest for some early white varieties, like Prime and Early Sweet. read more

The South African citrus season has already begun at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of. read more

The South African citrus season has already started at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of the company. read more

The Greek producer, packer, and exporter Katsagiotis has announced that it is increasing grape production in Greece. Georgios Bitsakos, the head of brand marketing for the Arra varieties, stated that this expansion is a logical step and highlights the significance of Greek grapes for Europe. read more

Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker. read more

"The Sicilian grape harvest began on May 13th, approximately one week earlier than last year. We started with the Victoria variety, harvested from vineyards in their seventh year of production. This year, the quality has surpassed all expectations: the grapes are bright in color and larger than average." read more

Pomimo że jest jeszcze wcześnie, są oznaki dobrego sezonu wzrostu nadchodzącego zbioru winogron w Kalifornii. "Wiele z winogron jest właśnie w fazie kwitnienia," mówi Jim Beagle z Grapery. "Mamy drugą z rzędu mokrą zimę, więc w tym roku jest pod dostatkiem wody. Profil glebowy jest nasycony wodą i... read more

Pomidory, ogórki, papryka, oliwki, arbuz, kapusta i mandarynki były produktami rolnymi o najwyższej wartości eksportowej w 2022 roku, według danych z bazy danych FAO (Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa). W 2022 roku pomidory były drugim najbardziej eksportowanym produktem w kraju. read more

"We began harvesting on May 11th, which is 10 days earlier than last season. Currently, the volumes are limited, with only about a dozen pallets being shipped to domestic and foreign markets every other day. Quantities are expected to increase towards the end of the month, so supplies will" read more

South Africa’s table grape industry organization, Sati, has expressed satisfaction with the early outcomes of this year’s promotional campaign in Vietnam and China. read more

Ciężkie i uporczywe opady deszczu w Brazylii spowodowały poważne zmniejszenie eksportu winogron z Doliny Rzeki San Francisco, gdzie aż do 80% wolumenów zostało dotkniętych od początku roku. Producenci zamiast tego musieli zwrócić się do lokalnego rynku, aby zapobiec stratom. Renato Alves, dyrektor handlowy.

Persistent heavy rain in Brazil has seen table grape exports from the San Francisco River Valley suffer a serious reduction, with up to 80% of volumes affected since the start of the year. Producers have instead had to turn to the local market to prevent losses. Renato Alves, commercial director. read more

Pod koniec kampanii 2022-2023, Stowarzyszenie Eksporterów Peru (ADEX) ogłosiło w programie TVPerú Noticias, że Peru ponownie stało się największym eksporterem winogron na świecie. Wysyłki sięgnęły 526 857 ton, zgodnie z danymi Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa Narodów Zjednoczonych. read more