What better way to close the year than by taking a look back at some of the highlights of 2018. Did we have a great year? We’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
Expanding Possibilities
This year’s international exhibitions provided the perfect platforms for the Grapa team to show off the ARRA™ varieties. The ARRA grapes made their first appearance of 2018 at Fruit Logistica, Berlin, followed by Fruit Logistica in Shanghai and Hong Kong, PMA Fresh Summit in Florida and Fruit Attraction, Madrid. Great exhibitions!
Distance Learning
WorldwideUndoubtedly, the ARRA field days and technical seminars are an integral part of the ARRA programme worldwide. 2018 saw the ARRA technical teams spreading their expertise and knowledge across the world, with ARRA field days and seminars in Egypt, Peru, Australia, Brazil, Namibia, Chile and of course, California.
Have passport, will travel
This year, our suitcases didn’t stand empty for long and 2018 found the Grapa team travelling extensively. Always the best part of our travels is meeting the ARRA growers in their natural habitat – the vineyards, where we are lucky enough to witness first-hand their efforts, dedication and enthusiasm for the ARRA programme.
Past, present and future
Looking back, 2018 saw the strengthening of the ARRA programme worldwide, with new growers, major extensions and promising new varieties just around the corner.
We look forward with optimism and excitement to 2019 and we wish you all peace, joy and prosperity for the year ahead.
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