Backyard gardener claims world record for tree bearing 10 different fruits

Out the back of a suburban home on a leafy Australian street, a humble tree bearing 10 different fruits has just claimed a Guinness world record for most types of fruit on a single tree.

November 12 , 2021

IFG licensee creates Sweet Globe grape ice cream

In partnership with a boutique gelato parlor in the heart of Athens, Greek Grape Company created a natural sorbet that became a sensation for the summer.

November 12 , 2021

"The discussion is now coming back to sustainability on packaging": Q&A with Origin Fruit Direct on EU grape market

The Grape Reporter recently spoke to Corne van de Klundert from Origin Fruit Direct to get his view on what the future of the industry looks like, the importance of branding and new origins that will help the category grow.

November 11 , 2021

Mealybugs on table grapes in the valleys of Norte Chico, Chile

Mealybugs are difficult to control as they hide in the plant tissue, trunk, crown and arms or among the berries and stems that attach the flowers in the cluster.

November 11 , 2021

Technology for the control and monitoring of the cold chain

The company Emerson is committed to delivering cold chain solutions to the market through innovation and new technologies, all while taking environmental considerations into account.

November 11 , 2021

New study links eating grapes to improved gut health and reduced cholesterols

A new clinical study published in the scientific journal Nutrients found that consuming grapes significantly increased the diversity of bacteria in the gut which is considered essential to good health overall.

November 11 , 2021

U.S. market could soon get first gene-edited strawberry

Two companies have entered a strategic alliance to drive new breeding techniques for strawberries, including gene editing.

November 11 , 2021

U.S. consumers plan to grocery shop early for holiday season

A new survey from FMI-The Food Industry Association revealed details about grocery shopper behavior during the holiday season. 

November 11 , 2021

POM Wonderful kicks off fresh pomegranate season with new branding

The largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the U.S., is kicking off the 2021 California pomegranate season with its largest digital marketing campaign ever.

November 11 , 2021

China: Table grape imports to rise in 2021-22 season

Imports from northern hemisphere, typically the United States, will continue to decrease faced with competition from local supplies, but they are expected to increase from other origins.

November 11 , 2021