Moyca expects to produce almost 80,000 tons in 2024
Sector | Fruit (grapes)
Korean grape distribution expands in North America
Better outlook for Moroccan table grapes this season
USDA updates requirements to allow for the safe importation of Chilean table grapes into the US
Fruit breeding company celebrates biggest ever infringement win in Peru
Robust season for Holiday grape variety anticipated
Challenging grape import season leads to strong demand for domestic supply
OP Tarulli boasts an extensive varietal catalogue
Sales of organic grapes exported to Europe are progressively improving
Andrew Grantham - Heart of Asia Trading
“As a direct importer into Taiwan, we ensure that we always have very good quality to supply food service and wholesale markets"
Japan removes varietal restrictions on Australian table grapes
"Good quality Shine Muscat grapes can still fetch a good price"
"While the quality of Binchuan grapes this season is ideal, traders remain cautious about purchasing"
“Weather has played a positive role when it comes to the quality of our grapes”
"Italy, Switzerland and Germany are the destinations"
Start of the harvest season for Concord grapes
Bertus Schipper, Zoutewelle:
"Good grape varieties on wholesale markets increasingly a luxury item"
Partnership aims to make global fresh produce commerce more predictable
Tunisia
Nabeul governorate grape production projected to reach 39,000 tons this year
Observations by Pippo Caggia
Good start for Sicilian grapes destined for the Canadian market
Farming-support robot showcased in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
El Ciruelo expects to produce 70 million kilos in Spain and 30 million kilos in Brazil
"We are striving to have a longer marketing window for table grapes, betting on good early varieties"
Two varieties of Bloom Fresh seedless grapes grown in Sicily and sold under the Miragolosa brand
New packaging for Italian seedless grapes with a commercial calendar from June to December
Cristóbal Díaz, from Torremesa:
"Victoria grapes still have a very interesting market"
California table grapes highly anticipated in both the U.S. and markets around the world
Despite weather issues, Peru's grape area has grown slightly
Prosper Africa unveils US-South Africa grape trade deal
Olympic Food Group acquires commercial activities of Greek Grape Company
Peru could send grapes to China by air this year
"Traders have purchased produce already in April"
Demand is surprisingly high for traditional grapes
New Zealand
Craigmore Sustainables projects horti business assets to expand to $650-$700 million within next 18 months
Extreme temperatures may impact start of San Joaquin table grape season
Grape producers in southern Peru have faced an unusually cold year
The comment of a producer from Puglia
Things are looking good for table grapes
Míriam Cutillas, from Uvasdoce Fresh:
"We are starting the domestic table grape campaign with 30% growth in terms of volume"
Systems Approach approved for Chilean grapes
Bioplus Srl
A good moment for organic table grapes
Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor
“We need to step up our game and grow better grape varieties in Sonora”
Camposol's strategy in Peru has encompassed procurement of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes
Benefiting US consumers and boosting US-Africa trade
U.S.-Africa Trade Desk secures $56 million South African table grape deal
OPI Sicula relies on ARRA varieties
Seedless, robust and suitable for long hauls
In Geneva, New York
USDA and Cornell University break ground on National Grape Improvement Center
Applause™ and Epic Crisp® -
Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
SENASA's workers' strike puts Peruvian avocado and grape exports in check
Chile’s 25-year wait to implement Systems Approach for table grape exports to US market nearly over
David Krause comments on Frutura’s 3rd anniversary and looks ahead
“Five years ago, I wouldn’t have believed berries were going to be one of my priorities”
Sonora forecasts record table grape season
The table grape harvest in the region of Murcia gets off to an early start with good prospects
Smooth table grape transition from Sonora to San Joaquin Valley expected
More historical timing expected for California grape season
Table grape breeder holds first-ever open day in China
Alexandra Lacoste, AOP Cerises et Raisin de table:
Pests and competitiveness: what solutions for the cherry and table grape sectors?
Work will be done to improve the availability of phytosanitary products
Good forecasts for the table grape season in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain
Plantis Group: new packaging for northern Europe
Apulian grapes: first bunches headed to Scandinavia and the Baltic area in a few days' time
ILFRES discusses the situation in Italy and Spain
Unstable weather and uncertain demand for citrus, iceberg lettuce and grapes
Federal funding given for “plug-and-play” Australian table grape traceability solution
Fresh apples, grapes, and pears: World Markets and Trade
Bloom Fresh appoints Josep Jove Estiarte as CEO
Brazil finalizes phytosanitary agreements to export grapes to China
Packaging from 250 g to 4.5 kg
A new company enters the European market as a reliable supplier of seedless grapes
Table grape grower extends grape program into California
A catastrophic grape season in India
Exreme weather hits Turkish grape production
Juan José Buigues Ivars has received the 2023 Agricultural Entrepreneur Award by Asaja Alicante
"There is currently less rainfed Muscat grape planted, but the demand remains very good"
Seven scholarships awarded to students from California table grape growing regions
California grape season begins with the introduction of new specialty varieties
Grapes could be in trouble is temperatures remain this high for long
"Greek heatwave is still ongoing and the temperatures aren’t that bad"
Survey sheds light on consumer preferences for table grapes
Chilean fruit exports reached record figures from January to April
Sun World, AutumnCrisp® partners with Giant Eagle -
Branded table grape promoted in omnichannel marketing campaign at large U.S. retailer
Casa Grazia farm: 200 hectares of seedless grapes from May to September
Seedless grapes increasingly in demand by Italian and European consumers
China is the leading supplier
Imported fruits are prevalent across Vietnam
Retailers transitioning to Mexican and Coachella grapes
Bloom Fresh selections
Sicily first in Europe with three new seedless varieties
Georgios Bitsakos, Grapa Varieties:
“It’s an early and sweet start to the Mediterranean table grape season”
Promising season for Moldovan cherry, plums and tables grapes coming up
Kölla review of 2023 and Early 2024 -
Market outlook for the 2024 table grape season in Europe
Pippo Caggia from Superpippo
Sicilian grapes: satisfactory demand - from Germany to Malta
It’s a mixed bag of table grapes coming out of Mexico
Serbian plum exports to Western Europe growing steadily
Hawke's Bay
Japanese company prepares to harvest from 1400 vines next summer
New organic table grape varieties unveiled
Vanguard International Group officially confirms the acquisition of 478 hectares in Ica
Early varieties are steady in terms of volumes
Mid and late grape varieties affected by the warmer winter
Med Green Import launches supply platform
"We wanted to create full transparency by involving our suppliers in everything"
Luciën de Wit, LuBa Fresh:
"First Italian grapes barely touched the ground"
Isaias Segovia Romaní, of Ingleby Farms Perú:
"White grapes are primarily exported to the U.S., where higher prices are paid for premium quality than in Europe"
High European demand increases prices for Egyptian table grapes
South Africa’s fruit industry ready to work with new government leaders after 29 May elections
Grape waste reduces methane emissions in dairy cattle
Kyrgyzstan increased its import of fruits and nuts from China by 86%
OP Tarulli obtains another organic certification
Organic table grapes: the largest European group is getting ready for the new season
Organic wholesaler Roy Zylka from the Nuremberg wholesale market
"The demand for organic grapes has been remarkably high for months"
Red Sea crisis benefits Egyptian table grape exporters
Il Galletto Soc. Cons. Agricola
Exceptional demand for Victoria and Black Magic grapes
California grape season may avoid another late start
Fresh deciduous fruit annual - South Africa
SA exports of deciduous fruit in MY 2023/24 increased due to higher production
Provid
"The area planted with licensed grape varieties far exceeds that of traditional grapes in Peru"
“Heavy rains so far, have made exporting table grapes from Brazil unfeasable in this first semester”
Sicilian grapes - good start for Victoria and Black Magic
Hoping to bridge critical gaps in food safety protocols
Agilent technologies partners with ICAR-NRCG in India
Fresh deciduous fruit semi-annual
Chilean table grape production and exports expected to total 630,000 tons in MY 2023/24
Afghanistan explores new export markets for fresh produce
Fruit South Africa -
A shared South African industry-government vision makes for promising economics
Grape yield crisis in Tamil Nadu due to high temperatures
Table grape producers in South Africa and Namibia grow winning varieties
Chile wraps up shipments of newer varietal grapes
Apple utilized production in Oregon and Washington up 25 percent from 2022
Growers will need to manage vineyards to mitigate potential long-term damage
Indian heatwave could have an impact on long term grape productivity
NASS releases numbers on New England berry, tree fruit and grape crop
Program acquisition in grape category
Jussi Alitalo, from Greenfood Ibérica: "Daily Greens is the sustainable alternative for European consumers"
"The big challenge was for the consumer to get a clear picture of the scale of the work we are doing"
Moldova's agricultural exports continue to enjoy duty exemptions to the UK
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Karmen field scales for grapes: a new season approaches
Francesca LaSpina - Romeo’s Best
“Quality has been great and export demand has driven a firm price domestically"
Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2023 Summary
U.S. utilized production for the 21 estimated noncitrus fruit crops totaled 16.2 million tons in 2023
"For Mexico's 2024 season our early red and white grapes are about 10 days earlier"
Sarah Neaves - AR Neaves
"We anticipate the first picking to occur between 7 and 10 days earlier than usual"
Peruvian fruit exporters are increasingly focusing their attention on China, often at the expense of Europe
Nico Treurnicht & Cornel Oosthuizen – Ergopak
South African scale technology finds foothold in European and Moroccan packhouses
Turning to cultivation of mangoes, oranges, pineapples, apples, and grapes
Ugandan president calls for agricultural diversification
Grow grape vine from grapes with a banana at home
