News and Updates
G4-4040: A top raisin cultivar nearing commercial release
A promising new raisin cultivar is on the horizon. Culdevco, in collaboration with the ARC and key producers, is edging closer to the commercial release of G4-4040—a standout white grape variety with muscat flavour and exceptional drying quality. With top tasting scores, high yields, and consistent seedlessness, G4-4040 is proving itself both in the field and on the palate. Plant Breeders’ Rights are on the way, and the future for this cultivar looks bright.
South African-bred fruit cultivars score high on adabtability
South African fruit cultivars bred by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) demonstrates exceptional adaptability, says Mishkaat Anderson, CEO of its commercialization arm Culdevco, which had introduced over 150 cultivars to over ten countries over the past twenty years.