Sector | Fruit (grapes)
Table grape exports from Ica and Piura soar
Kobus Bothma, executive director of Capespan Namibia
Winding down, Namibian grape growers look back on excellent quality season
"Egypt’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports continue to grow"
Wibo van den Ende, Vita Optima:
"The grape season promises to remain exciting"
South Africa’s grape exports rise 23% despite 12.6% drop in inspected volumes
BLE week 50:
'Moroccan clementines gains popularity in Germany'
Brazil's fruit exports reach record $1.2 billion with new market openings and trade deals
Expansion of transport and storage solutions for fresh fruit and vegetables
PerfoTec and Master Plastics collaborate to enhance the freshness of South African exports
Heavy rains cause fruit splitting in Nilakottai grape farms, affecting over 50% of crops
Brahm Jonker – FieldBugs
Interest in beneficial wasps grows by leaps and bounds
Sun World expands global licensing network with new marketers and importers
First direct cargo from Chancay port to Shanghai boosts Peru-China trade
U.S. leads while Asia faces challenges
South American grapes respond to changing demand
China boosts global fruit production, leading growth in apples, pears, and grapes
Brazil boosts grape exports to china with lightweight, recyclable packaging
Advancing sustainable fruit exports from Brazil to China with new protocol and packaging solutions
Frutas de Chile's Grape Committee releases its second estimate
New grape varieties' share increases in Chilean exports
New Zealand food prices fall 0.1% in November, with vegetables dropping and fruit rising
Holiday grocery ads highlight fruits, vegetables, and rising produce prices
South Africa's agricultural exports rise 5% in 2024, driven by citrus despite sector challenges
Peruvian exports to the EU surge 687%, driven by agribusiness and mining
California Table Grape Commission hires Jackie Nakashian
Fresh apples, grapes, and pears:
U.S. fresh pear exports fall on historically low harvest
Juan José Ibarra, of Moyca:
"We have chosen not to pass the abusive prices we paid to secure the supply of grapes on to our customers"
Southern Africa’s 2024 blueberry season progressing well, table grape season looking promising
Less North American grape supply keeps pricing stronger for now
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"High grape prices expected to persist for some time"
Peruvian agricultural exports rise 23.2%, driven by blueberries and avocados
AI-powered grape-harvesting robot debuts at Essex vineyard
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
Western Fruit Report Grape Cold Storage:
Total grape cold storage drops 38% ahead of holiday season
Partnerships support growth for legal grape growers and safeguard intellectual property in China
China authorizes the import of Brazilian table grapes
EU Green Deal poses challenges for South Africa's table grape exports
Gabriël Viljoen – Orange River Producers’ Association, ORPA
Good weather and markets bode well for Orange River grapes
Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing animal food
Nashik exports early-season grapes amid weather challenges and rising shipping costs
Alonso Puga, Proserla:
"The overlap of mango, blueberry and grape campaigns is putting pressure on the logistics"
Fruit imports reach $72.6 million in first four months of FY 2024/25, apples dominate
Precision irrigation boosts fruit exports and citrus farming in Brazil's Northeast
Jaap den Boer, Olympic Fruit:
"Grape market mirrors last year, but with greater extremes"
“Supermarkets currently paying a premium for airfreight just to keep some table grapes on the shelves”
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable imports rise 15.7% in 2024, US seeks tariff reductions
Australian table grape industry launches five-year global marketing program
California Table Grape Commission honors life and legacy of Karen Hearn
"The quality of Shine Muscat is stable, but the market is struggling to absorb the supply"
Bio Freshi:
"With South African organic grapes, we have a first"
Fraudulent labeling inflates prices of domestic fruits in China's markets
Theni grape farmers face losses as rainfall slashes yields and prices
São Francisco Valley combats fruit fly infestations with sustainable pest control strategies
Kurt Halder from the OGA-OGV:
"In a few years, there will probably also be seedless grapes from the Republic of Moldova"
Moldova's grape exports to EU surge to 74 percent, doubling in value
Uvasdoce Fresh:
"Grape imports into Spain have been more burdened than expected and we are starting to see shortages"
Carlos Bon with Divine Flavor
“Autumncrisp is the most impactful grape ever”
Kyrgyzstan increased its grape imports from China by 60% since beginning of year
South Africa's deciduous fruit industry urges action on Cape Town port
Canada invests $4.4 million to support fruit growers with resilient varieties
Legal victory in Italy over infringement of proprietary grapes
PTI protests trigger price hikes and shortages in Hazara division
Polybee introduces drone-powered pollination to boost horticulture efficiency
Francesca Wagner - Romeo’s Best
“We had a great season this year on the ARRA Sweeties with consistent volume and quality"
"The fruit looks on track to reach its potential in size and cluster shape"
Good early signs of a strong table grape season despite Victoria's weather as season approaches
Mykolaiv restores storage facilities for fruits and vegetables
Abrafrutas marks a decade of boosting Brazilian fruit industry and exports
Robert Meintjes – Alto Vida
“We’re the solution to anyone seeking exposure to African fruit trade”
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
Transnet boosts Cape Town terminals for fruit export season amid industry collaboration
Gilbert Mulonda, Namibian Agronomic Board
Periodic bans will relax over coming years as Namibian competitiveness grows
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
