Sector | Fruit (grapes)
German fruit imports from Moldova have increased by over 50 percent in last 5 years
South African grape exports affected by Cape Town port delays
"We are starting the Christmas grape campaign with good supply, sales, and prices"
Northern Transvaal Table Grape Association
Combined grape arrivals not likely to overwhelm the market
China overtakes Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan produce imports
L'Ortolana bets everything on its top-range products
A rewarding 2025: Optimistic outlook for the future
Extremely high demand for table grapes around the world drives prices to irrational levels
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. retail produce ads rise 7 percent with focus on winter vegetables
Johannesburg fruit market quiet as summer volumes rise
Special Peru: Packing del Carmen provides packing services to exporting companies
"As we do not have our own production, we can guarantee clients the priority for their fruit"
Citrus tops Egypt’s agricultural exports with over 2 million tons
Australian blueberries approved for export to Vietnam
Chinese Supreme Court upholds grape variety penalty
Parallel Fresh launched in August
“We are less of a middleman and more of a facilitator across the entire chain”
German BLE week 49
'Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold form the basis of the domestic range'
Peru Special: Provid and Proarándanos
Peru strengthens its world leadership in blueberries and consolidates its expansion in table grapes
Unifrutti to acquire Safco table grape operations in Peru
“Slower maturity of Indian grapes is proving beneficial for long-distance shipments”
Cornelis Ernst, OTC Organics:
"The biggest bottleneck in importing South African organic grapes right now is logistics"
Jaco Britz – Vaalbos Trust
Export-to-local ratio, opposite of desired in early grape campaign
Highlighting new and established varieties
Global platform enables the validation of essential traits for table grapes
Higher production for Portuguese grapes
Chile projects 63.6 million boxes of grapes in its second forecast
Enrique Rossi - Budou Farms:
"We're not just jumping in to offload fruit; we are playing the long game"
Autumncrisp grapes break records in Denmark
ProNatura takes an interest in exotic Sicilian products
"We need to prepare tomorrow's production"
Vietnamese flooding causes crop losses across fruit and vegetable farms
Moldova targets higher table grape export value
Peru Special: Agrokasa uses treated wastewater
"Using water from different sources allows Ica's acreage to be maintained without sustainability being compromised"
China’s shine muscat replaces local grapes in Kolkata
Peru boosts trade with China via new Chancay route
U.S. fruit ads show mango and blueberry price increases
Special Peru
The grapevine lady
German BLE week 48
'The presence of French shipments expanded noticeably, with domestic cauliflower leading the way overall'
Visiting South Africa and Namibia
What a regional tour reveals about old and new grape varieties
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa growers assess heavy orchard flood losses
"Germany clearly reinforces the maturity and competitiveness of Moldova’s agri‑food offering"
"In addition to grapes, avocados and pomegranates, we have also started packing snow peas"
U.S Grape Cold Storage Summary:
U.S. grape storage drops to 3.5 million packages by late November
Brazil year-end demand lifts Ceasa specialty fruit sales
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"As Italian quality dips, demand for Peruvian grapes rises"
Charles Gantz – Anlin Shipping
A fixed point amid grape shipment turmoil
Russia’s Krasnodar region reports 17 percent drop in fruit imports in 2025
Peru surpasses Chile in blueberry, grape, and avocado exports
Optimism on Korean grape exports as new market opens
Jan Rozema, Prime Fruit Partners:
"Cautious outlook for the South African grape market"
Hungary adds more fruit and vegetable lines to price cap
Blueberry prices stay weak as South African vegetable demand lifts
Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg reflect on 25 years of Europe Retail Packing
Strategic business plan transformed a greenhouse vegetable packer into a full-service provider
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Thanksgiving ad slowdown as mango and blackberry prices rise
“Export season for Indian grapes likely to be 2 to 3 weeks shorter this year”
Peru Special
Competitive advantage of Arequipa's pomegranates in the European market
Slight gap expected in transition to Peru for grapes
Also generates uncertainty about U.S. market access
Suspension of Systems Approach for Chilean grapes halts investments
Early summer arrived at Melbourne Market with first flush of local stonefruit
FreshPlaza Special on Grapes
Pieter de Ruiter, 4 Fruit Company:
"Peruvian grapes stand out in an otherwise subdued market"
German BLE week 47:
'The supply of Spanish oranges expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places'
Moldovan growers call for investment after frost-hit season
New equipment coming to windproof Cape Town's fruit loading
Western Australia reports 9.6% growth in horticulture value
Peru Special - Part 8
"Autumncrisp: the variety driving an ambitious growth plan in Ica"
South Korea ships 8 tons of Geochang Shine Muscat to Taiwan
Pune crops hit as unseasonal rain damages 7 436 hectares
Nicolás Michelini, Quelen Fruit:
Chile expects fewer cherries but better sizes this season
“This season we have 2,500 tonnes of Moldova grapes for the European market”
Orange River table grape acreage set to reach 825 hectares
Tajikistan advances plans to boost table grape exports
Alonso Puga, Proserla:
Peru's grape season faces slower markets and stable prices
Grape growers support Central California Food Bank
Francesco di Bari from Sapros Karlsruhe at the start of the Italian citrus season:
"Up to 60% of the Sicilian Navelina harvest will be unsaleable"
Karlsruhe Wholesale Market:
"We are now offering Iranian kiwis for the first time as an inexpensive alternative to New Zealand"
South African table grape season gains early momentum
South Africa ends 2025 citrus export season to Russia
Special Peru – Part 6: Inka Select Fruit propels small-scale farmers to global markets
Grapes, pomegranates, and avocados thanks, to the unique South Peruvian climate
South Africa signs agricultural cooperation MoU with Vietnam
South Africa lifts 2025 citrus and fruit export volumes
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 21 Nov:
U.S. Thanksgiving week produce ads rise 17%
Moldova’s table grape exports reach 30,000 tonnes as EU demand drives higher prices
Leonardo Marchant, of GLS Export:
The suspension of the Systems Approach puts pressure on Chilean grapes in the U.S. again
German BLE week 46
'Spanish deliveries intensified noticeably, but Belgian and Dutch tomato deliveries still dominated the market'
Dominican Republic reports 4,000-box grape yields
U.S. suspension of the Systems Approach forces adjustments for Chilean grapes
Indian cold spell disrupts early grape and vegetable production
University of Minnesota opens fruit varieties to direct-market growers
Western Fruit Report Grape Cold Storage Summary:
U.S. grape stocks reach 8.55 million cartons in mid-November
Jammu expands high-density fruit production
Martín Toro, San Clemente:
"Investing in improving a good Santina is more effective than betting on unproven new varieties"
Demand in Indonesia rises for Korean strawberries
Plastic in packaging still has its advantages, according to Indian manufacturer
"Eliminating plastic isn’t sustainable if it causes more fruit spoilage."
California table grape growers successfully fought Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes
South Africa seeks U.S. tariff relief for table grapes
Bananas reign as Europe's top fruit in survey
APHIS suspends Systems Approach for grapes imported from Chile
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Holiday ads show higher lemon and potato prices
Baltic Fresh Fruit CEO Elegijus Jankauskas on vertical integration and shifting consumer tastes
"Mandarins are no longer just a Christmas product in Lithuania"
Cape Town port invests US$214 million ahead of deciduous fruit season
Rain events impact grape supply globally
Delayed grape shipments from Peru will cause shortage in December
South Korea sees sharp drop in Shine Muscat prices
Peru special – part 2:
Peru expects a 10% growth in agro-exports by 2025
Direct access to Egyptian fruit and vegetables in Italy
New Red Heart K-Grapes from South Korea hit the market
Isabelle Allain - SoFruPak enters the clementine market
"Our trays are a powerful differentiation tool"
Angie Meléndez Vargas, of J&L Agroexportaciones:
"Although many grape producers in Peru have given up on the Red Globe, we remain committed to it"
Nicolás Yavar, of UPAC Fruit:
"We expect a good cherry season and more competitive grapes if volumes are kept under control"
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to China decrease
Egypt captures record share of Italy’s grape imports
Moldova compensates growers after frost and storm losses
German BLE week 45
'Uneven prices for small citrus fruits'
Natalie King - Vitafresh Produce:
"Vitafresh can step in, assess the condition, and find the right outlet fast"
Bertus Swart & Camm van Rensburg - Cavalli
Muted expectations of a full European grape market
Over 300 experts and producers participate in the 2025 Citrus Forum
“Four new grape varieties launch in India this season, with eight more put to the test"
Enrique Sánchez, La Unió:
"An increasing number of funds and large companies are dominating the grape market"
Roelant Komen and José Cubero, BeFair Bio:
“These days, stores offer more and more organic avocados”
Almonds worth US$2.6 billion lead Central California produce
Fernando Da Silva, Frugisol - Good demand for seedless grapes from Sicily
"Peru is starting to position itself on the market with the same varieties"
Plantis (Italy): "Now, we're focusing on vegetables"
Grape exports held back by poor shelf life
Yield loss for Indian grapes surges to 50% across several growing regions
Oronzo Diomede - Op Puglia&Natura:
“More supply and declining prices, yet margins hold thanks to quality and brand strength”
Arkansas research targets disease and yield in berry and grape crops
John Fox - Pacific Produce:
"We have an EU season this year that keeps on giving"
Western Fruit Report Grape Cold Storage Summary:
U.S. grape storage increases in October as overall inventories strengthen
Daniel Eijsink, Kuará Frutas:
"Europe is slightly less receptive to Brazilian grapes this year because Spain and Italy have good production"
Gert Smit - HNP Marketing
Volumes on all cultivars look very good in South Africa’s earliest vineyards
German BLE week 44:
'Prices for table grapes rose'
