Grapes

Sun World International has appointed Paola Barba as their new Table Grape Breeder. Jennifer Petersen, Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer announced Barba’s appointment as the new table grape breeder. “Barba will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of
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Red Globe, the mainstay table grape cultivar of Peru has finally had to pass the ‘mantle’ of most produced grape to the white seedless Sweet Globe. According to Benjamín Cilloniz, General Manager of Exportadora Safco Peru S.A, in the past 2022-2023 season: “I have been analysing the
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The start whistle for the beginning of the table grapes campaign in Egypt is accompanied by the drumbeat of strong competition between producers. Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of the producer/exporter Egyptian-Emirati, gives an overview of the season's opening. read more

Macfrut was yesterday the venue for the meeting of the Italian, French and Spanish delegations of the International Table Grape Contact Group. The meeting was also attended by several members of the Table Grape Committee of the interprofessional organisation Ortofrutta Italia, led by
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Macfrut was yesterday the venue for the meeting of the Italian, French and Spanish delegations of the International Table Grape Contact Group. The meeting was also attended by several members of the Table Grape Committee of the interprofessional organisation Ortofrutta Italia, led by
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The Bahia region produces about 30 % of all fruit produced in Brazil. The focus - especially in the north - is on grapes and mangoes. In the past, the increased occurrence of fruit flies caused problems for the producers. read more

The arrival of the first grapefruit and mandarins heralds the start of the South African citrus season at Origin Fruit Direct in the Netherlands. The first lemons are also expected by the end of this week. "Everyone's optimistic, as always before a season, but there are also hurdles to overcome
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The apricot campaign at Lozupone Import-Export will start in mid-May. The company, which specializes in the cultivation of table grapes in Puglia, introduced the crop a few years ago. There are multiple varieties available, both early and late. read more

The Spanish lemon Verna season has kicked off as the Fino lemon season has ended according to the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO). read more

Ian LeMay will succeed Kathleen Nave as president and chief executive of the California Table Grape Commission. read more

Australia’s table grape sector has made great strides during the last 10 years, raising production by more than a third and exports by 50 percent. Despite two years of declining production and exports due to COVID-19 constraints, investments in vineyards prior to and during the pandemic have
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It's been only two years since Taiwan opened its market to Peruvian blueberries and the Asian country has already become the fourth most important destination for this Peruvian fruit exports, only behind the United States, Europe, and China. read more

The table grape season is about to start in Egypt, amidst concerns about weather conditions, to which grapes are particularly vulnerable. read more

The first lemons arriving at SFI Rotterdam kicked off the South African citrus season. Grapefruit in week 19 and mandarins in weeks 19/20 will follow. "The Spanish and Moroccan citrus seasons ended early, so we expect a good start to the overseas season. More is, thus, also being sent to the
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California Citrus Mutual is excited to launch a new citrus import dashboard that is now available on our website. The new dashboard tracks imports of lemons, oranges, grapefruit, clementines and tangerines available in real time as they are published by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. read more

A cross between two species of the Vitis genus, Kyoho grapes are famous for their size, appearance, and exceptional flavor. As of 2017, the International Organization of Vine and Wine reported that the large, flavorful grapes were the most widely grown variety in the world — but since
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The grape business has been a tricky one for the past few months. Between the different Southern Hemisphere growing countries there have been weather issues, port strikes, civil unrest and vessel delays to deal with. read more

Even in Apulia, the first bunches of grapes are beginning to appear and, although it is still too early to make predictions, the sentiment among producers can be perceived. Antonio Cantatore, sales manager of Cantatore Antonio & Figlio in Ruvo di Puglia, describes the moment
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Sicily's table grape segment is starting to get ready for the next season, and so is the area protected by the PGI mark. Fruits are growing and millerandage has started. However, after a terrible 2022 season, how is the next campaign looking? read more