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.
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Sorma says its LCP-128A weighing machine eases labour costs and cuts out overweight table grape packs
Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
South African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Chilean grapes edge closer to improved US access
Top-level discussions suggest decision to grant access under a Systems Approach is imminent
Bloom Fresh holds first-ever open day in China
More than 80 guests attend Yunnan event to learn about breeder’s table grape portfolio
Federal funding for Australian table grape traceability solution
“Plug-and-play” solution set to streamline traceability and advance exports to South-East Asia
Sicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
Greek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
It’s official: Bloom Fresh appoints Josep Estiarte as CEO
Estiarte had been serving as interim CEO since February
Record turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
Asiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
Bloom Fresh survey offers consumer insights
Study finds US retail customers are hungry for a larger variety of table grape brands, and are willing to pay for premium products
Sun World collaborates with Giant Eagle
Autumncrisp sampling, multi-channel marketing and social media influencers draw shoppers to the US retailer
Camposol announces improvement in credit rating
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity
Vanguard expands plantings in Peru
Major grower-packer-exporter acquires 478ha of land to plant table grapes
Egypt’s early season for white grapes causes headaches
Weather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters
Pretty Lady Vineyards launches new green seedless grape variety
Leading US grape grower-shipper to introduce Applause at West Coast Produce Expo next month
Fruitnet Grape Congress early bird offer extended
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Greek show Freskon boosts international participation
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
South African grapes make “significant gains” in eastern markets
As the country’s grape sector goes into winter recess, growers can look back on further progress following the conclusion of campaigns in China and Vietnam
Siza: farms can play big role in combatting climate change
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability
Costa releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Costa adds five solar energy systems in Australia and implements more sustainable packaging
Indian ag-tech start-up Superplum receives US$15m in series A funding
Hellman & Friedman senior advisor joins as Superplum chairman
Freshmax seeks strategic partner
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
January felt “almost like the old days” for South African exports
Difficult times in the opening month of the year remembered as the South African table grape industry retires to take stock and plan for next season
Port of Cape Town takes small step forward
Despite new thinking at the transport authority, the fresh produce export sector expects problems at the port to continue for some time
New varieties dominate Chilean table grape offering
Non-traditional varieties are forecast to make up more than 60 per cent of the industry’s total exports this season
Bloom Fresh names Fiachra Moloney as CMO
Bloom Fresh has announced the appointment of Fiachra Moloney as chief marketing officer. The company said Moloney brings with him a wealth of experience in brand building and category value creation, having worked with renowned brands such as PG Tips, Lipton, Gillette, Dove, and Pringles during his tenure at Procter ...
Sun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company
Frutas de Chile in final push for improved table grape access to US
Systems Approach has been approved and is awaiting its publication in the US Federal Register
How can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
Increase in South African table grape exports
The country’s grape industry had a good season despite ongoing logistical challenges
Red Sea crisis disrupts Indian grape campaign
As the export season draws to a close, Azhar Tambuwala of leading grower-shipper Sahyadri Farms reflects on a challenging campaign marred by longer transit times to Europe
Sati announces departure of CEO AJ Griesel
Griesel resigns after a fairly short stint at SATI to join company providing holistic agricultural solutions to the South African industry
Asiafruit’s New Zealand edition out now
New Zealand issue covers the apple and kiwifruit rebound following a tough few years, plus Fresh Focus South African Apples & Pears 2024 inside