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 Africa’s fruit leaders demand private sector port reform
Hortgro’s outgoing chief executive Anton Rabe says private sector participation in South Africa’s ports is ‘no longer negotiable’
Boosting Californian grapes
Nomi Karniel-Padan, commercial director at Grapa, explains how the company’s new varietal development is offering enticing options for California’s grape growers
Conterra agrees deal for Californian table grape producer
Californian group Hronis set to be acquired by its primary lender, following post-bankruptcy sale
Tempestuous season takes toll on South African grape trade
Geopolitical, logistical and climate disruptions all combine to prompt major shakeup in country’s grape export business
Vanguard International’s inaugural blueberry harvest underway
Expansion into berry category follows successful foray into table grapes
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Californian Table Grape Commission launches summer campaign
Series of promotional activity aims to capture demand around Fourth of July holiday
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi
Egypt’s Pico navigates evolving grape landscape
As warming climate changes production seasons and influences consumer purchases, supplier says adaptability is key
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
Moyca fires starting gun on new seedless table grape season
Company expects to harvest over 70,000 tonnes in 2026, and its portfolio comprises almost 50 seedless varieties
Report warns of climate-related food inflation in UK
Many more people in the UK will be unable to afford fresh fruit and vegetables by 2050, the Autonomy Institute states, as heat waves alone are expected to add 68 per cent to the price of a grocery basket
Californian grapes team up with NFL’s Davante Adams for Australian showcase
Los Angeles Rams player will help promote Californian grapes during the NFL’s first regular-season football game in Australia
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
Kölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
Importer expects ‘very positive’ European season, as industry continues shift towards high-performing, licensed varieties
South African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally
SanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
Naturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit
Cape Town props up port league table as Sati highlights challenges
Logistics continue to be a problem for South African grape growers who use the container port in Cape Town
Talia Farms sale relaunched after appointment of administrators
Talia Farms, one of Australia’s largest table grape operations, has been brought back to market following the appointment of McGrathNicol as administrators.
Japan steps up IP fight with new body
Public-private organisation to specialise in managing plant breeders’ rights
Challenges mount for Lebanese growers
Lebanon’s producers fear the impact of a widening war, as the country remains intertwined with that of regional, even global, trade
First Caribbean-grown Bloom Fresh grapes arrive in Europe
The first commercial shipment, grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, lands in Spain
More heavy rain batters South Africa’s citrus producers
With growers in Eastern and Western Cape still unable to assess flood impact on farms, CGA says damage likely to increase
Details of fourth edition of Regina di Puglia announced
The three-day event will take place in Noicàttaro on 23- 25 July and showcase the local area and its table grape offer
In pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
Albertsons builds AI quality control tool for fruit and veg
Retailer welcomes next step towards ‘future of agentic commerce’ as it works with Google to roll out system for berries and grapes
Steenhuisen pledges support in wake of Cape storms
Flooding, road inacessibilty, collapsed electricity pylons and damaged infrastructure threaten hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit exports
South African floods devastate fruit crops across Cape regions
Flooding and high winds have caused widespread damage across key fruit-growing regions, with crucial access roads to ports washed away
Comment: Asia’s next opportunity is Asia itself
Asia’s internal production and consumption are entering a positive spiral of growth, reshaping the fresh produce trade across the region
South African table grape industry shows resilience
Industry body Sati said the season demonstrated the country’s ability to adapt and remain competitive under pressure
Europe prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
California Table Grape Commission elects new chairman
Justin Parnagian of Fowler Packing Company has been elected chairman of the CTGC, taking over from Marko Zaninovich
Sun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes
Del Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
Te Mata Exports rebrands to MG Group Exports
New identity aligns the exporter with its majority shareholder, Market Gardeners, and reflects the global scale of its organisation