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.
Agrícola Chapi secures US$130m in financing
Funding will go towards the expansion of company’s avocado and table grape production
FPI 2023 highlights exciting market evolution
Fresh Produce India opened with a look at how changing demographics, digitisation and a massive upgrade in logistics infrastructure will propel the growth of the consumer market
Sun World appoints Paola Barba as table grape breeder
Barba will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of table grape varieties
FPI 2023: Table grapes
Azhar Tambuwala of Sahyadri Farms explains how India is beginning to expand its production portfolio and add the latest varieties
Agriculture and port issues discussed in South African-Namibian trade talks
High-level discussions come hard on the heels of South Africa hosting the African Free Trade and Investment conference in Cape Town
Coca-Cola enters fresh fruit category with Frutura deal
Under the licensing agreement, Frutura will use Coca-Cola’s Minute Maid and Simply brands on fresh fruit for the first time
Eden obtains authorisation for Mevalone in Poland
Certification will allow growers to apply Mevalone to grapes to protect and treat outbreaks of Botrytis cinerea, as well as on apples to prevent post-harvest storage diseases
Promising prospects for Australian grapes in Philippines
Southern Hemisphere supplier aims to expand volume and variety range to important Asian market
IFG debuts Family of Flavors retail tool
Grouping of table grapes by flavours aims to simplify varietal range for retailers and consumers
Brazilian grapes close in on Chinese market
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho expects exports to be underway by the end of the year
Retail focus for California grape promotions
California Table Grape Commission unveils export marketing plans for 2023
Good response to South African grape campaign in China
Jiangnonghui wholesale fruit market welcomes the start of the 2023 South African table grape promotion
Superplum launches ‘Safe to Eat’ grapes
Indian start-up tests for pesticides and offers eco-friendly packaging
Dole Ireland backs Dundalk FC academy teams
Dole ireland has extended its longstanding support for the Irish football club, a partnership that stretches back seven decades
Last chance to register for Global Grape Congress 2023
Registrations for Fruitnet’s free online conference and networking event close on Monday 27th March at 20:00 GMT
Final chance to register for Global Grape Congress 2023
Registrations for Fruitnet’s free online conference and networking event close on Monday 27th March
Peruvian grapes gain green light for Japan
Peru announces that it will export 26 grape varieties to Japan, a market of 125m potential consumers
Heavy rains take their toll on Peruvian fruit exports
Organic bananas, avocados, mangoes and table grapes in the north of the country have been affected
Hex River Valley grape volumes down
South Africa’s late table grape region in the Hex River Valley is expected to conclude its harvest during the next two weeks
Asiafruit March out now
New Zealand special explores how premium supplier is well placed to weather recent storms while Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes tracks industry refocus on quality and taste
IFG reports strong demand for Candy Hearts table grapes
Red grape with the sweet tropical flavour is generating similar following to Cotton Candy a few years ago, breeder says
South African grape season nears its end
South Africa’s late table grape region in the Hex River Valley is expected to conclude its harvest by the end of March
Charting Namibia’s grape growth
Andre Vermaak speaks at this year’s Global Grape Congress about the rise of Namibia’s table grape business and the opportunities for future growth
Chilean fruit seeks greater presence in Mexican market
Entry of Chilean citrus and grapes was discussed during recent bilateral trade visit to Mexico
Chile trims grape export forecast
Table Grape Committee says drop in volumes from the central zone are due to weather conditions
Zeus faces up to higher costs
Greece’s Zeus Kiwi says the past grape season would have been a great one in any average year, as its growers seek to adapt to a future of higher costs
Looking up for Egyptian grapes
The depreciation of the Egyptian pound is exacerbating rising costs for Egyptian firms, but progress on new varieties is good news for Egypt, says Karim Fayed, operations manager at Fata Farms
OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
SNFL and Syngenta announce strategic partnership in China
New venture will focus on developing local production of SNFL’s table grape varieties
IFG celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy
Unique variety added a new flavour profile to the table grape category
Peru rethinks grape exports in wake of protests
Some producers are cutting back their Asian programmes after delays in harvesting and shipping affect fruit quality
Queensland’s Evergreen Farms acquired
Table grape and lychee farms near Emerald purchased by Argyle Capital Partners
Giacovelli points to potential of Puglia grapes
Despite the current challenges, the grape sector in Italy’s Puglia region has huge potential, according to the Giacovelli family
World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
IFG names DW Cain Award winner
Brazilian company wins second annual award named after fruit breeder’s founder
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