Grape Reporter

Egyptian table grape exports to rise by 13 percent

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.
December 11 , 2020

Australian grape industry body chair quits following Sun World IP breach

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.
July 15 , 2020

Sun World settles with Australian grape grower after IP breach

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. 
July 01 , 2020

Opinion: What Chilean table grape reconversion means for the industry

Jorge Valenzuela of Fedefruta explains how varietal reconversion will provide worthwhile changes for producers, even in the face of threatening droughts.
January 29 , 2020

Namibian table grape exports double in four years

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.
January 28 , 2020

Q&A with John Pandol: The changing table grape industry

Grape expert John Pandol discusses several key areas undergoing rapid change in the global industry, including varieties, value retailing, and the rise of Peru.
January 22 , 2020

Dayka & Hackett launches new eco-friendly table grape packaging

Dayka & Hackett says the unique paper used in the Eco-Tote - which is rolling out this August - is bio-degradable, compostable and recyclable.
August 13 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part four: Retailing in China and the U.K. markets

This part will feature two sessions both looking at different aspects of selling grapes in two key markets - one session on e-commerce in China and another featuring a panel that discussed retail opportunities in the U.K.
June 14 , 2019

The Biocontrol Brief: How to control mealybugs in your table grape vineyard (part 2)

Mealybugs are a major pest for table grape growers, but some of their oldest enemies can be used to help control them. Check out part two of this guide to find out how.
May 29 , 2019

The Biocontrol Brief: How to monitor mealybugs in your table grape vineyard

The nice weather and moderate winter in California make the state particularly attractive to mealybugs. Check out this guide from UAV-IQ on how to use biocontrol methods to monitor them in your vineyard.
May 15 , 2019