Grapes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide table grape Industry, including table grape growers, table grape production, and the import and export of table grapes.
South African table grape industry responds to US tariff adjustments
The South African Table Grape Industry has welcomed recent US tariff reductions on agricultural products but expressed disappointment that table grapes and other key fruit exports were excluded from the exemptions
Spanish F&V exports to China plummet
Drop is largely due the decline in shipments of oranges, plums and mandarins
Piura rains fail to dampen Peru’s grape prospects
Agronomists confirm that the recent rainfall has benefited the development of red varieties, as harvesting continues
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Indonesia’s untapped potential
Digital transformation and a growing middle class have led to major consumer behaviour shifts, opening new retail and marketing channels for fresh produce marketers
Qualicrop assesses rain damage to Indian grapes
Heavy and untimely rains cause estimated losses of 30-70 per cent across key varieties in main production area of Nashik, according to agricultural consulting firm
Dole importer builds new ripening centre near Warsaw
Polish company Nature’s Produce begins construction of new distribution facility for ready-to-eat avocados, mangoes, and other exotic fruits
FruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
Late-season challenges for California grapes
High-quality season comes to a close as growers contend with storm damage and pricing struggles
Agro Belgrade 2026 connects Western Balkans agriculture to the world
Serbian fruit and vegetables exhibition Agro Belgrade is back in January 2026, providing a meeting point for the agricultural value chain across south-east Europe
Thx! Dreams and El Pedregal celebrate third year of partnership
The partnership has so far helped 210 farm workers and their families
South African table grape season starts with promising outlook
South Africa’s new table grape season shows promising early signs with favourable growing conditions across all five production regions and expectations of nearly 80mn cartons, while port improvements at Cape Town Container Terminal are set to enhance export logistics
South African export logistics sector shows major improvement
Government agencies and private sector collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies across South Africa’s export logistics network, with the citrus industry shipping record volumes and port facilities showing marked improvements
Peruvian grape exports break new record
Shipments on course to exceed 760,000 tonnes this year
Sun World adds six new licensees across Egypt and Chile
Sun World International has expanded its worldwide network with six new licensees across Egypt and Chile, strengthening its ability to deliver premium grapes year-round to global markets
Maersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
Peru, Mexico and Chile officially launch the Global Grape Group
Alliance seeks to promote industry’s sustainability by enhancing promotional efforts to increase fresh grape consumption in the US
Fewer Chilean grapes for 2025/26, but proportion of new varieties increases
Table Grape Committee said new varieties will account for 71 per cent of shipments this season
Sati and Transnova Africa win platinum logistics award
The South African Table Grape Industry and Transnova Africa have been jointly awarded a Platinum Award at the 2025 GIBS Logistics Achiever Awards for their pioneering Prescriptive Logistics Model that is reshaping fresh produce exports
Bright outlook for Australian table grapes
Better growing and market conditions bode well for Australian table grape industry as production grows
Chilean growers appeal for calm after US grape ruling
Recent decision to revoke authorisation of imports under the Systems Approach described as “regrettable”
Ultraviolet light helps growers put fungicides to bed in new R&D project
Hort Innovation project to validate the effectiveness of UV-C light treatment for powdery mildew
Bloom Fresh secures landmark award in Italian infringement case
CEO Josep Jove Estiarte said judgement sends a crystal-clear signal that infringement does not pay
South African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
Oppy integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations
Fresh produce group Oppy has strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective from 1 October, in a move designed to expand capabilities and accelerate growth across North America
Peru overtakes Chile as world’s leading table grape exporter
Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world’s leading table grape exporter, while China is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global market, according to a new Rabobank report
Peru Meet Up: building fresh connections for Latin America’s fruit trade
Join thought leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain in Lima on 28-29 October
Sati issues estimate for South African grape crop
If present weather conditions persist, export volumes for South African grapes could exceed 81mn cartons, according to industry association Sati
Coming soon: Produce Plus Summer
As the weather warms up, Produce Plus takes a look at summer favourites, including spotlights on the mango, stonefruit, cherry and table grape categories as they vie for attention over the holiday period.
South Africa seeks US tariff relief for fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are hoping for adjustments to 30 per cent US tariffs before the new season, as trade minister Parks Tau confirms negotiations have entered a critical phase
USDA awards US$8.3mn to expand specialty crop exports
The US Department of Agriculture has allocated US$8.3mn in funding to help 11 recipients address trade barriers and expand international market access for specialty crops through its Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops programme
Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Indonesia’s record fruit imports plus features on apples, berries, grapes and more
Southern African grape growers confident ahead of new season
Southern African grape growers are expressing confidence ahead of the new season following a successful 2024/25 export campaign, with good weather conditions supporting vineyard development after winter
AgAR robotic platform advances on European orchards
Coming’s agro-bot will be on display at German exhibition Agritechnica, as the Serbian firm shows off its autonomous alternative for carrying out traditional operations in orchards and vineyards
Luv Fiera: Bari hosts the event from 20-22 October 2026
The wait is over: Luv Fiera has officially announced the dates of its next edition. The appointment is set for 20-22 October 2026 at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari, with a unique event in Europe designed to celebrate and showcase one of the Mediterranean’s most extraordinary treasures: table ...
California Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption