Grapes

South Africa exports record volume of table grapes

Industry association chief Mecia Petersen suggests retaining market share in expanding markets like the US must be priority

Could trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?

Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements

BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan

Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place

Cherry surge fuels rise in shipments from Chile’s TPS

More than 370,000 tonnes of cherries were exported from the terminal in 2024/25

Egypt provides early edge with Arra grape varieties

Arra varieties are redefining the start of the table grape season in Egypt, with premium Arra varieties allowing growers to offer consumers a differentiated experience

BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending

As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased

Bloom Fresh breaks ground on new breeding & technology centre

Company said the Murcia-based facility is designed to become the global epicentre of varietal innovation in table grapes, and cherries

First Dominican Republic table grapes arrive in the US

The historic shipment of Timpson and Allison grapes was coordinated by Bloom Fresh and the Dominican government

Analysis: Peru’s export business is right on trend

Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports

DSI director Klop buys out founder’s share

Jan van den Adel has exited the business he created in 2011 with Jan de Sterke and Marnix van Fraassen

Talia Farms a goldmine opportunity for investors, fresh produce operators

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Co-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel

An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour

Ortolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa

Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier

Dayka & Hackett expands table grape portfolio

Company announces partnership with Mexican grower-exporter Uvex

Turkey reels from unprecedented chill

Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected

Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season

The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding

Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility

Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam

Defra refuses to confirm July border checks

Efra committee grilling reveals internal government negotiations are holding up confirmation of 1 July border checks while Defra concedes implementation could be ‘pragmatic’

Autumncrisp gains ground in Southern Africa

It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa

Consumers ‘will see price rises’ as UK produce firms face border chaos

A lack of detail ahead of planned checks and fees on fresh produce due to go live on 1 July is causing ‘chaos and turmoil’ in the industry

Comment: Who profits from proprietary produce?

Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements