A representative of Chile's Uvanova offers an analysis of the measure being taken to boost sales after heavy rainfalls caused losses to table grapes

A recent study conducted at the University of Alabama, Birmingham showed that grape consumption could provide protection against UV rays

Despite a late start, the Namibian table grape season ended with higher- than-estimated volumes and expect high revenue from exports.

Blueberries still to be harvested have and mid-season grape varieties have been significantly affected, while there is damage reported to peaches and plums.

Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over the next 10 days is favorable, according to an industry body.

The higher estimates exports would come amid a 2.5 percent rise in commercial production to 1.42 million MT, driven by favorable weather conditions, new technologies, and growing demand.

The former chair said he did not “wish to subject the ATGA to unnecessary scrutiny” following “breaches to grower license agreements”, according to the association.

Californian based variety development and licensing company, Sun World International, says it has reached settlement of a dispute with a "prominent" Australian table grape producer within the Sunraysia region. 

Jorge Valenzuela of Fedefruta explains how varietal reconversion will provide worthwhile changes for producers, even in the face of threatening droughts.

The value of Namibian table grape exports increased from N$407m (US$28m) in the 2015 season to N$840m (US$57m) in the 2019 season.