Robert Meintjes – Alto Vida
Sector | Fruit (grapes)
Marketing agreement between table grape growers enhances import portfolio
Turkey’s apple production drops to five-year low amid climate challenges
Brazil secures grape export deal with China, boosting agricultural trade
Grape cold storage drops 24% in two weeks, highlighting market dynamics
Undersupplied table grape markets globally until Chile ramps up
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce
High grape prices in Europe, but not enough fruit, if you have fruit there is no space on the ships
Reefer Alliance ready for the 2024/25 South African deciduous fruit season
Vietnam's fruit imports from China rise 25% to $32.7 million in 2024
MSC launches Eastern Cape express service to Northern Europe
Looking back on California’s grape and stone fruit seasons
Peru and Hong Kong sign free trade agreement to boost economic ties
Ontario fruit growers get $4.4M boost for new varieties and sustainability
Mexico forecasts 817,000 mt deciduous fruit production for MY 2024/25
K-pop Groups with Fruit-Inspired Names
Transnet and fruit industry boost Cape Town's fruit exports
Nearly 56,500 tons of Chilean grapes to arrive in the US under the Systems Approach
Red Sea issues still the largest problem for grape exporters from India
Over 20 tons of contaminated grapes from Tajikistan destroyed in Chelyabinsk Region, Russia
Brisk pre-Christmas grape sales for South Africa
Peru’s grape production to grow 2% in MY 2024/2025, exports to hit record
Montague Farms expands citrus and grape exports to Korea under KAFTA
Abroad as well
Pizzutella grapes, a niche market yet a growing one
Holiday cheer and rising produce prices mark the season in retail ads
Peru's grape harvest kicks off with focus on new ARRA varieties
SA fruit industry launches pest monitoring centre to fight invasive threats
China's apple, pear, and grape production to rise in MY 2024/25 with market shifts
Dole launched nine new products at CIIE
Peruvian blueberries flourish in China following trade agreement
Canadian apple production to grow 5% in MY 2024/25 with mixed provincial results
After taking to the streets only two years ago
Grapes may make a very good price in the coming weeks
Peru's grape production set to increase in 2024/2025 due to better weather
Shine Muscat grapes surpass Kyoho in popularity and cultivation in Japan
Gilbert Mulonda, Namibian Agronomic Board
Periodic bans will relax over coming years as Namibian competitiveness grows
Transnet boosts Cape Town terminals for fruit export season amid industry collaboration
Pro-European Moldovan president’s second mandate backs fruit export to the EU
SATI appoints Alwyn Dippenaar as new chair and announces board changes
South Africa's deciduous fruit production and exports set to rise in MY 2024/25
Remaining volumes unsuitable for sales
Greek table grape stocks are gone
Frutas de Chile supports agreements between Chile and the EU
First grape consignment planned for end-November
South African grape exporters rethink their Maputo plans
Early end for Portuguese grape season
2024 cold storage report reveals significant shifts in grape storage trends
Egyptian table grape production to hit 1.59 MMT in 2024/25 with quality gains
California grape and stone fruit movement and pricing bode well for import season
Namibia grape company and Capespan extend partnership to 2045
Pre-cut fruit will become more important than ready-to-eat fruit"
Bama wants to significantly increase the share of Norwegian fruit and vegetables in the coming years
Naturè
Controversial table grape season ends earlier in Sicily
"Some niche fruits are popular in the export market"
"Red grape export performance has declined, highlighting the need for variety update"
Loss of life, crop and infrastructure damage over wide areas of eastern South Africa
Farmers count the cost after three weeks of hail and wind
Chinese researchers revolutionize grape breeding with AI, quadrupling efficiency
South African grape yields hit by heat wave, export optimism remains
USDA eases import rules for Chilean table grapes, boosting exports
Heavy rainfall damages crops across 1 lakh hectares in Karnataka
Indonesia awaits BPOM safety evaluation on Shine Muscat grapes
Tajikistan completes harvest of potatoes and vegetables
Brazilian fruit exports rise in value despite climatic challenges and volume decline
Singapore and Indonesia assure Shine Muscat grape safety amid pesticide concerns
Menindee agriculture thrives amid water challenges and climate extremes
Ica to expand agricultural land and boost exports with Pampas Verdes project
Table grape import season expected to see normal volumes from Brazil and Peru
Uzbekistan to enhance grape production with South Korean agricultural technology
Peru's agricultural exports to Europe rise 28.2%, high sales expected at SIAL Paris fair
Interview with Gianni Raniolo
Have low yields been a problem for table grapes in Italy?
SPM Biosciences (Beijing) showcases grape preservative solutions at Fruit Attraction
Peruvian grape season begins, export to China expected to hit a new high
Seasonal surge in US pumpkin and fall produce sales
Moldova special: concluding insights
“Moldova has massive export potential”
Why table grapes are one of the few commodities growing in consumption
Imported shine muscat grapes in Thailand exceed legal pesticide limits
Sun World scores important victories in litigation against Italian grape growers
Moldova series - part 13
"You can't rely solely on your product's quality and flavor; presentation is just as important"
But an earlier switch-over from Northern to Southern Hemisphere
Expect a later start to South African grapes
Low availability at the beginning of the season
Indian grape season starts, but comes with challenges
Afghanistan exports 30,000 tons of grapes and figs worth $36M
Canada and Ontario invest $4.4M in fruit sector to boost popular and hardy varieties
Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale
"Kissabel can meet the needs of those who do not usually eat apples"
Will California grapes ship until Thanksgiving?
Moldova series - part 11
“Our dream is to build a cooperative model similar to BelOrta”
Californian grapes in cold storage up on last month
Afghan farmers face market challenges despite bumper harvests
Brazil's grape exports surge in September despite yearly dip
The end of the grape season as seen by an Apulian entrepreneur
"Sales have been good, but we haven't had an easy time"
Licensee agreement signed for proprietary grape varieties
Corne van de Klundert, Origin Fruit Europe:
"Extremely high prices due to tight availability of European grapes"
Over 90,000 tons of grapes harvested in Tajikistan by early October
Argentina takes a step in the race to obtain the earliest cherry in the southern hemisphere
Moldova's table grapes gain international traction
Grape prices in Ukraine surge
Uzbekistan grapes make successful US debut, paving way for weekly shipments
Missouri's early grape harvest promises high-quality despite frost challenges
Canicattì (Agrigento)
Terre d'Uva "PGI": celebrating the queen of table grapes
Marlborough vineyards aim for $22,060 profit increase per hectare by 2045
Australia's table grape production to near-record high in 2024/25
Grape licensee network expands North American presence
Grape yield increases in Afghanistan amid market challenges
Summer heatwave caused major losses for Ukraine’s farmers
Moldova series - part 10
"With a flow pack line for grapes and stone fruit, we're well-positioned to supply retailers"
Antonio Caballero, manager of Frutas Torero:
"Continued low supply from overseas beneficial for Spanish table grape campaign in its final stretch”
Western Fruit Report - Grape cold storage summary
Massive increase of Autumn King grapes in cold storage over past two weeks
Moldova series - part 9
“Agritourism can supplement our cultivation activities nicely”
Soluna apple season progresses in Asia and the Middle East
Henk Vlaeminck (Van Dijk Foods) anticipates slight grape shortage
"We will have to wait a little longer for the good quality grapes from Peru"
Celebrating 30 years of harvest heading into the 2024 IFPA Show
South African table grape industry estimates 1% volume increase for the 2024/2025 season
Grape imports in Georgia reach historic high
AgroFresh will be at Fruit Attraction to present its solution of post-harvest solutions:
"Uvasys and Berrisys can help minimize the spread of decay by up to 80%"
Ushering in 25 years with new stone fruit varieties, strong grape availability and more
Taliban's impact on Kunduz province's grape cultivation
Shine Muscat aiding in altering farming perceptions in Yamanashi, Japan
New Zealand launches pioneering programme to elevate vineyard productivity and boost economy by $295 Million by 2045
Leonardo Marchant, Manager of the Chilean firm GLS Fruit Exports
"Korea was a key market for our citrus, but our competitors' tariffs have caused us to lose opportunities"
Heinsberg table grape pioneer Heribert Kremers gives up his business
"At the end of this season, grape growing will be over for good"
Moldova series - part 3
"Trying to find the best seedless grape for our climate"
Paula Pigem and Tonyi Gil of Greenfood Ibérica: "We expect market stability until the end of the season"
"Color is more important than you might think in some European markets"
Moldova series - part 2
Tariff-free fresh produce exports to E.U. a boost for Moldovan exporters
Table grape commission offers scholarship opportunities
Alexandre Cancel, Vergers Cancel
"This harvest of Chasselas de Moissac PDO should reach full potential"
Grants available for growers in Emilia Romagna
FrostBoss: Anti-frost solution for modern agriculture
Berry and grape growers embrace the latest tech in Australia
ODG Fruiventoux
Grapes: Is the decline in sales linked to the new cardboard trays?
Grocery store shopper sparks debate with Try-before-buy grape policy
University of Minnesota expands into breeding of cold-hardy table grapes
South African electric frost protection tech increases its global footprint
"The yellow colour of the Italia grape is synonymous with flavour and high Brix"
Kyoho grape supply doubles in Canada
AutumnCrisp -
Branded table grapes going on shelves of Sprouts Farmers Market in U.S.
"Overall volumes for grapes in Greece are significantly lower"
Uvasdoce Fresh: "We expect a gap in white grape production in early November"