Producers of table grapes in southern European countries are counting on a high yield of quality grapes

The Table Grapes Contact Group, made up of representatives from major industry associations including Fepex-Apoexa, and government officials from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, met this week in Avignon, France. The group reviewed forecasts for the season, estimating that there would be generally good quality grapes, and agreed to work to improve the availability of safe produce. EastFruit writes about this with reference to FreshPlaza. The group on table grapes was one of the last contact groups created within the framework of the Joint Committee of France-Spain-Italy-Portugal on Fruits and Vegetables. The contact group on table grapes noted that one of the main production problems is the gradual disappearance of phytosanitary preparations and active ingredients, making pest control difficult. This problem is also addressed by other contact groups - on garlic, stone fruits, pear and apple. The group also agreed to conduct a joint study to identify the active ingredients used ...