Grapes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide table grape Industry, including table grape growers, table grape production, and the import and export of table grapes.
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Research suggests grapes helps counter UV damage to skin
New US study reinforces promising role of grapes in photoprotection
Chilean truckers’ strike partially lifted
With cold stores filling up and fruit unable to get to ports, Asoex and Fedefruta are calling for all remaining unions to end their walkout
Warm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week
Sun World adds South American marketers
Global genetics and licensing company appoints a raft of new licensed marketers across Brazil, Chile and Peru
Sun World enlarges Australian footprint
The California-based genetics and licensing company has granted marketing rights to two Australian grape producers as it looks to boost supply of its leading varieties
Chile assesses impact of inclement weather
Frost, rain and hail in early November believed to have caused limited damage to crops
Fresh Del Monte orders Daikin units
Leading fresh produce company procures 2,200 ZeSTIA container refrigeration units
Agrícola Chapi recognised for responsible water management
The grower-exporter was one of several Peruvian companies praised for the efficient management of water resources
Varietal renewal continues apace in Chilean table grapes
New cultivars will account for more than half of Chile’s table grape exports in 2022/23
First RSA grape containers could be loaded this weekend
Growers in the north of South Africa have started their new table grape harvest, with Namibia to follow from next week
Italian court issues landmark grape ruling
Court of Bari issues injunction forbidding Italian grower from producing and selling unauthorised table grape plantings of Sugrathirtyfive grapevines
IG Grapes joins SNFL Group in India
IG International has revealed that IG Grapes has joined with SNFL Group to plant world-class grape varieties in India
Drop in grape volumes for South Africa
First seasonal forecast predicts South African table grape export volumes will be smaller this year
Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
Sun World expands import footprint in North America
Three new licensees appointed to market Sun World’s full line of proprietary grape varieties in the US and Canada
Chilean Table Grape Committee releases second seasonal forecast
New estimate points to a 7.7 per cent fall in exports of fresh grapes this season
IFG launches probe into illegal Peruvian plantings of proprietary table grapes
International breeder is working with authorities to identify properties where unauthorised table grapes are being grown and sold
Sunrays brand reinforces sustainability credentials
All of the brand’s grape suppliers are in the process of achieving Sustainably Grown certification
CTGC creates science and technology division
Division brings together mechanisation and advanced automation, patenting and licensing, and viticulture research
Premier Fresh Australia partners with Cutri Fruit and Camera Group
Exclusive supply chain partnerships will include marketing and advisory support for both growers
Year of change for Hillfresh
2022 has seen shifts in IT and logistics while the melon category has been a standout performer, the group’s Dirk van den Heuvel tells Fruitnet
Oppy boosts Cotton Candy grape volumes
Group says it is excited to offer more of the Rainforest Alliance-certified variety that it sources from Brazil
George Kallitsis, Protofanousis
Chris White speaks to George Kallitsis, commercial director of Protofanousis, about the Greek exporter’s brand new kiwifruit packing facility
Proto triples capacity with new kiwifruit facility
€10m investment enables new export push as Greek exporter prepares to handle more than 20,000 tonnes of fruit this season
AM Fresh expands into Asia
Global fresh food specialist buys majority stake in Asia-based Fruit-X to create Fresh Fruit-X
On the way to grape cultivar consolidation
New generation of varieties aligns South Africa with world trends in table grapes
Peru limbers up for new grape campaign
Peru poised to overtake Chile as leading global supplier as output continues to grow
Chile launches strategic plan for table grape sector
As it releases the first estimates for the 2022/23 crop, Asoex unveils strategy to improve sector’s competitiveness
IFG seeks Chinese support with unauthorised varieties
Grape breeder implores Chinese retailers to cease selling unauthorised versions of popular grape varieties
South African table grape industry ready to bounce back
After a tough year there is a new resolve and confidence in the South African table grape sector ahead of 2023 season
IFG honours long-term licensee with inaugural DW Cain Award
Agricola Andrea is IFG’s largest licensed grower in Peru, producing 100 per cent IFG varieties
Egyptian courts issue injunctions against grape farms
Growers found to have been producing Sun World’s Midnight Beauty black seedless grapes without a license face injunctions
Greenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025
In&Out ends second year on a high, with plenty more to come
Second year of Apo Conerpo’s European project ends on positive note, with more than 5,000 promotional days achieved in Italy, Austria and Denmark
Import Promotion Desk to showcase Africa’s diversity
Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya and Morocco and four other IPD partner countries will present a range of fresh produce in Madrid
