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Aichi Prefecture, Japan, releases two new heat-tolerant grape varieties, Amethyst and Ruby, with market launch expected in 2031
The Aichi Prefectural Agricultural Research Center in Japan has released two new heat-tolerant grape varieties, Amethyst and Ruby. They are early-ripening with large berries, can be eaten with the skin, and can be grown seedless. Supply of nursery plants is scheduled to begin in December 2027, with market launch expected around 2031.
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South Africa's table grape sector faces a challenging record export season, exports to Russia plunge 21%
Recently, the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) said this year could be the largest export season in the industry's history. However, affected by multiple factors including domestic and international logistics in South Africa, rising input costs and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, this season is also one of the most challenging production seasons for the industry.
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South African grapes to reach 334,000 tonnes, 70 million boxes, freight rates pose a challenge
On October 27, the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) released its first estimate for the 2021/22 season, forecasting production of 70.6 million to 77.7 million boxes (4.5 kg/box). Based on the midpoint of 74.2 million boxes, production is expected to reach 334,000 tonnes, roughly flat compared with the previous season
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Pomelo prices plummet: red-fleshed pomelo, Sanhong pomelo and grapefruit markets remain sluggish
At present, China is in the season when pomelos ripen and hit the market in concentrated volumes. In recent years, pomelo varieties have been upgraded and replaced markedly, and many former premium varieties have now fallen from grace, with low purchase prices and slow market movement. Take the most traditional white-fleshed pomelo as an example: in Pinghe, Fujian, the price of white pomelo at the production area is as low as 0.5-0.6 yuan/jin,
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Why did the price of Shine Muscat grapes plummet?
Shine Muscat is known as King of Sunshine in Japan and as Shine Muscat in China. Its price once reached 500 yuan per jin, and only 6 years after it was introduced in 2015, its market price is 10 yuan. For the market, this is a good thing, but for the majority
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Grape orders plummet by 70 percent, small farmers call for bulk group purchases by companies and communities
Grapes hang heavy on the vines, yet farmers in Dacun, Changhua pick them with great anxiety. After the domestic pandemic alert was raised to Level 3, people's consumption shifted from physical stores to online, causing orders from restaurants and fruit shops to drop; when "Upstream and Downstream" actually asked farmers' associations and farmers in the production areas, it found that grapes in the Dacun area are mostly sold directly by farmers, with a small portion sold on their behalf by the farmers' association. With school closures, staggered work shifts and unstable logistics and delivery conditions, orders have fallen sharply for both the farmers' association and the farmers, with farmers' orders down by more than 70 percent. Last year's warm winter also caused grapes in Nantou to mature early, so the grapes from both areas clashed head-on, which is quite unfavorable for sales.
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Grape pre-orders surge in stunning comeback, with pineapple, sweet potato and other fruits and vegetables following suit
When the grapes ripened, an unexpected outbreak of the pandemic flared up, at one point leaving the fruit farmers wanting to cry with no tears, but the grapes were innocent, being highly nutritious and a fine wartime food, so all sectors in Changhua County promoted the grapes through various channels, and good news kept pouring in, with the Changhua County Government integrating various farmers' associations and young farmers to provide
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Is the Lady's Finger grape genetically modified? How much is it per jin and why is it so expensive
Have you ever eaten Lady's Finger grapes? What do you think of its taste? Is it a flavor you like? Anyway, it is very popular on the market, and its price is a bit expensive, generally between 6 yuan and 18 yuan. Why is it so expensive?
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Is the Lady's Finger grape genetically modified? Understanding its calories and nutritional value in one article
There is a grape that looks just like a beauty's finger painted with red nail polish, so it is called Lady's Finger. Because of its appearance, rumors spread online that it is a genetically modified food, but it actually is not. It is simply a newly bred fruit, sweet and refreshing in taste, low in acid content,
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What are the nutritional benefits and dietary contraindications of grapes?
Do you like eating grapes? Then do you know what benefits they have? What components do grapes contain? Let's take a look together. Grapes are plants of the Vitaceae family and have been consumed by humans since prehistoric times. After the discovery of the New World, European grapes were immediately introduced to the Americas; grape cultivation in China began in the Western Han Dynasty, and legend has it that Zhang Qian, on his mission to the Western Regions, brought back European grape varieties from the Kingdom of Dayuan.
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