Grapes

There’ll be a difference between the first and second generation of Egyptian pomegranate fruits this season, says May Salem of Egyptian grape and pomegranate exporter FinBi for Land Reclamation and Agriculture Development. This mostly has to do with the weather. read more

Renowned for its rich grape production, Italy is facing a significant drop in production (up to 30% less than in previous years) due to adverse weather conditions and diseases. Despite the decline in production, market dynamics have stabilized prices, offering a positive outlook for producers. read more

While niche crops such as tropical fruits, garlic or sweet potatoes have gained a lot of importance in recent years, table grapes from German production are still a rarity. In the greenhouses of the Kremers farm in Heinsberg, directly on the German-Dutch border, dark, red as well as light grapes
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The California table grape scene is devastating. “While some growers are impacted more than others by losses due to Hurricane Hilary, there is not a single grower in the San Joaquin Valley that wasn’t impacted,” says Ira Greenstein with Direct Source Marketing. “Perhaps a very small
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The remnants of a grape seed, dating back 3,500 years, have been discovered in a recent archaeological excavation at the Aşağıseyit Mound site in western Anatolia's Denizli. Archaeologists at the site hope the find will provide more information on the region's ancient viticulture and trade
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BLOOM FRESH International, created by the merger of SNFL Group (Special New Fruit Licensing) and International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), is pleased to unveil the latest addition to its acclaimed Candy Snaps™ line. The newly patented table grape varietal, known as IFG Forty-one, will enhance
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Farmers in the Western Cape regard a possibility of frost damage accompanying the snow and icy rain of the past weekend (with more rain expected this coming weekend). The cold was such that even in the Northern Cape, cold winds damaged table grape vineyards. read more

Twenty-two million kilos of the 35 million kilos that are expected to be produced in this Vinalopó Table Grape campaign in the province of Alicante correspond to the Aledo variety. This is the variety that people eat on New Year's Eve and it's the one that remains the longest time on the plant
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The European Union intercepted 11 shipments infested with the quarantine pest Phyllosticta citricarpa, the fungus that causes citrus black spot, in shipments from South Africa destined for the European market during the month of August: four detections in
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Peru’s Agrokasa Holdings, along with its subsidiary Sociedad Agricola Drokasa, has entered into an agreement to sell 100 per cent of its interest in Agrokasa to agro-industrial conglomerate Grupo HAME. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. read more

Aldi has dropped the price of a wide range of fruit and veg lines. read more

One of Peru’s biggest grape growers, El Pedregal, has become the latest company to team up with social impact brand Thx! As part of the partnership, El Pedregal will participate in Thx!’s Seeding Futures programme, thereby furthering its commitment to education and community development. read more

The retailer works with grape growers mainly from Murcia and Alicante. Among the main companies with which Carrefour collaborates are Murcia-based Agronativa and Moyca Grapes; Alicante-based Frutas Jopami, Uvasdoce, Palacios Roca and SAT Betisan and
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Table grape prices skyrocket in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan due to frost damage. The table grape market in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is facing a shock as wholesale prices for the most popular varieties have soared to unprecedented levels. EastFruit analysts report that the current prices are
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Tastings, cooking shows, street food, live music: a very rich programme for this first edition of 'L'uva Italia Igp di Canicattì è in festa', an event organised by chef Pietro La Torre and promoted by the Canicattì Igpe Grape Consortium by the City of Canicattì in via
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As the stone fruit season is slowly drawing to a close, gradually giving way to the grape season, this also affects organic wholesaler Roy's Naturkost at the Nuremberg wholesale market. We spoke to Managing Director Roy Zylka about other products as well, such as his regional range of vegetables
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The organic plum season out of California will run until the end of October this year. “Supplies are good now. Typically the season starts in early May. However the season got started late like all the other tree fruit did including peaches, nectarines and apricots along with grapes and
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Egyptian table grapes are still available for export, assures Salem Ghonim, consultant to various Egyptian grape companies. Ghonim says, "Some exporters are still offering Crimson calendars, this is the first time I've seen Egyptian grapes exported as late as September." read more

UK: Iceland launches back-to-school deals, including bags and bottles read more

Luribay Business Inc, the exclusive holder of the Community Plant Variety Rights for the ACS V 01 grape, also known as Blanc Seedless, which is marketed under the Sweeta® and Pristine® brands, has recently been informed that Greek producers have illegally and without authorization obtained and
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