How can vineyard technologies and water management help researchers better understand grape cracking? This was one of the questions explored during the CrackSense Open Day, held at a vineyard in Lachish village, Israel. The event brought together res ...
Every bunch of table grapes goes through a remarkable journey before reaching our tables. From the first blossoms in spring to ripe, sweet berries at harvest, grape development follows a series of stages that determine fruit size, texture, flavour, a ...
Fruit cracking in grape production remains a concern for growers across different climate zones. Weather conditions, irrigation practices, and vineyard management can all influence how berries develop and respond to stress during the season.Within th ...
Dr. Amnon Lichter, Researcher at the Volcani Institute and expert in post-harvest viticulture, joins this feature of our Spotlight series to discuss his role in the CrackSense project addressing fruit cracking in grapes. He outlines the primary cause ...
This article presents the perspective of Pegasus Agrifood Coop on fruit cracking and other challenges facing table grape production in Greece, as shared by Thanos Dritsopoulos, Agronomist at Pegasus Agrifood Coop. Drawing on hands-on experience from ...
In this episode of our Spotlight series, you will hear from Marcos Legas, President of Pegasus Agrifood Coop and partner in the CrackSense project. Speaking from a producer’s perspective, Marcos shares what it takes to grow table grapes that meet tod ...
On 4 August 2025, the Horizon Europe CrackSense project hosted an Open Day in the Local Community Evangelistria, Vocha, in Kiato, Greece. The event welcomed farmers, researchers, and local stakeholders, offering a closer look at how remote and proxim ...
The second growing season is in full swing, marking a critical period for field visits to experimental plots to measure, collect data, and optimise methods in the assessment of fruit cracking.Over the past few months, two significant field visits wer ...
Table grapes, the berries of vines in the Vitis genus, encompass a fascinating world of flavour diversity. From the ancient vineyards of antiquity to the cutting-edge innovations of modern agriculture, these fruits hold stories of cultural significan ...
In the past several years, droughts have affected total grape area harvested throughout Europe. Check out the graphs below. Graph 1. Total grape area harvested in EU 27+ countries from 2017. to 20 ...
