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.
Australian grape exporter enters liquidation with A$43.6mn debt
Grape House Group’s collapse follows related company’s substantial losses and conviction for breaching export regulations
Provid revises table grape forecast downwards
Latest estimate pegs 2026/27 crop at 78.7mn cartons, with production in northern regions down significantly
Sati heads to Fruit Attraction with message of seasonal strength
South Africa’s table grape body is using Fruit Attraction to reassure international trading partners of the industry’s readiness and reliability
Smooth and sustainable: Innocent’s green fund for growers
Nina Pullman hears from Mario Diaz Marcos, the sustainability manager at Innocent Drinks, about the smoothie brand’s planet-friendly fund for growers
Fruit Logistica sponsors International Table Grape Symposium
The event brought together 700 professionals from around the world in Murcia
Global Grape Group launches inaugural Global Table Grape Report
Report presented by Colin Fain of Agronometrics at International Table Grape Symposium 2026 in Murcia
CDFA hosts fresh fruit importers from Mexico
Delegation visited various orchards and packing operations and took part in educational programming on food safety and post-harvest handling
Food Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
Chilean grapes bounce back
Exports projected to grow by around 16 per cent, with licensed varieties now accounting for a 72 per cent share of total shipments
South Africa targets earlier start to table grape export season
Industry body Sati has released its preliminary crop estimate for the 2026/27 South African table grape season, projecting 78.4mn cartons for export
Research shines light on cardiovascular benefits of red berry grapes
Red berry grape brand Boombites join forces with Heart Research as growing research highlights links of anthocyanins with cardiovascular health
Meet Tiqi, the bold new table grape brand
New branded grapes look set to offer category greater flavour, convenience, and consumer appeal
California grapes scores partnership with San Francisco 49ers
The California Table Grape Commission is leveraging the San Francisco 49ers’ strong Mexican fanbase to drive consumer engagement and retail promotions during the high-volume autumn grape season, with activities centred around the team’s Mexico City game on 22 November.
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
Industry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
Brazil fruit exports surge but vast potential remains untapped
New report shows striking growth in country’s fresh fruit export sales, but also highlights significant structural barriers
South Africa’s table grape future hinges on industry control
Sati has outlined the key factors within South Africa’s control as it reaffirms its market position, following a record-breaking but challenging 2025/26
Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Exclusive interviews with Sunpride CEO Cindyanto Tjong and Rijk Zwaan’s Jan Doldersum plus category features on apples and pears, kiwifruit and cherries
Chinese province sends first-ever grape consignment to Belgium
Ningbo Customs confirms successful export of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes, said to be first such shipment from Zhejiang
Camposol brings forward Piura grape harvest to curb exposure to El Niño
The company kicked off its season almost a month ahead of normal and nearly two months earlier than last year
Hiya Fruit looks north in China
New supply relationships at wholesale market near Beijing have opened up huge new sales opportunities for British-owned fruit importer
Bloom Fresh beefs up executive leadership team to drive global growth
Fiachra Moloney takes on new role of director of growth and market development, while Jennifer Sanchez joins as CMO
Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
South Africa set to finalise stonefruit and cherry access to China
South Africa’s stonefruit protocol with China is set to be formally signed in Beijing next week, with the inclusion of cherries confirmed
Boombites Red Berry Grapes launch in UK retailers following trial
First grapes with skin-to-centre red colour officially launch in M&S, Tesco and Ocado
French consumers urged to ‘Extend the Summer’
Following heatwaves and severe drought, and faced with ‘sluggish’ market, Interfel launches media campaign to spur consumption
Sun World unveils two new table grape brands
Company says Summer Blush and Flavorcrush will fill gaps in terms of both novelty and availability for consumers
Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Retailer’s partnership with Dutch football association aims to make healthy half-time snacks part of every match
Bloom Fresh celebrates landmark year of PBR enforcement in Italy
Breeder said successes reflect its zero tolerance approach to infringements
Marks & Spencer launches exclusive Tiqi seedless grapes
Positioned as an everyday snacking option, Tiqi is sold in 400g grab-and-go pots
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: EMEA
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a meeting point for suppliers and service providers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to showcase their vast array of brands, products and services to businesses in Asia and beyond
AGOA extension offers little relief for South African fruit exporters
Industry leaders in South Africa say the extended AGOA trade agreement offers limited practical advantage while punishing US tariffs remain in place
Tighter EU pesticide rules will push up prices, study warns
The Joint Research Centre said lowering MRLs on imported food could lead to higher prices of citrus, grapes and other products
Global Grape Group reports on progress on its first statistical report
initiative seeks to integrate industry data to strengthen decision-making and boost table grape consumption
South Africa sets out port priorities for new grape season
A meeting between Sati, Transnet and the minister of transport has produced concrete commitments aimed at improving port operations
Busy month for South African fresh produce relations to China
First steps in setting up long-term trade agreements to consolidate the latest access agreement