Grapes

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

Nutritional value of grapes read more

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

The peak of sales for Karmen field scales, designed to weigh and pack grapes directly in the fields, is now over, as table grape harvesting has begun in the production areas, and for many has even ended. read more

Pummelos in California will start to be picked next week. For Kings River Packing, it’s the first season the company is shipping the fruit and the season will go from October through March. read more

This October 13 to 15, Sun World International will be hosting an experiential sampling station for its Autumncrisp® brand grapes at one of the nation’s largest premier wine and food events, The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF). read more

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Bags made of waterproof paper took center stage at the Dsmart GmbH booth at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. The company, founded in 2015 and based in Beselich (near Montabaur), deals with the distribution of modern fruit and vegetable packaging for the European-wide market. The packaging is
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"We have pretty much put the summer season behind us and are now in the off-season. Currently, our assortment here in Friesenheim includes damsons, currants, blueberries, quinces, grapes, apples and pears. We have had an intensive year, however, the first year is usually always demanding. We are
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At the Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna (Caab) we recorded brisk trading yesterday. Given the still high temperatures, some references are achieving positive trends, also thanks to interesting quality and a general lack of supply. read more