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.
Grapes boost muscle strength in postmenopausal women, study finds
Regular consumption of grapes can significantly improve muscle strength and potentially boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women, according to groundbreaking clinical research from the University of California, Davis
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet names Andrea Montagna as co-CEO
Florida-based fresh produce supplier introduces new leadership structure as part of long-term succession plan and growth strategy.
Trump tariffs will hit South African fruit exports hard
South African fresh produce exporters are bracing for a major blow as the US imposes 30 per cent tariffs from 1 August, potentially derailing established trade programs and threatening rural employment
Egypt’s Pico plots premium push in multiple fruits
The Egyptian grower-exporter is optimistic concerning new premium grape varieties’ ability to extend the season, while blueberries and exotics continue to expand Pico’s portfolio
Israel green-lights imports of Peruvian grapes
Announcement caps off a record year for Peruvian table grape exports
Apo Conerpo bounces back with 13 per cent revenue growth
Italy’s Apo Conerpo has reported a significant recovery in 2024, with revenue up 13 per cent to €489mn and volumes increasing by 34 per cent following what it described as an ‘annus horribilis’ in 2023
Arra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets
Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India
SanLucar boosts Ecuadorean production with Sun World deal
SanLucar signs exclusive production and export agreement with Sun World in Ecuador
Kent research project boosts UK grape and wine production
Initiative will include the use of nautral plant protection and an acoustic data survey
Karniel and Giumarra families announce launch of Grapa Global
Move sets in motion a five-year plan to accelerate the growth and innovation of the Arra Breeding Programme
Dole founder and produce champion David Murdock dies, aged 102
Billionaire businessman and wellness advocate, who transformed Dole into global fruit powerhouse and later championed nutrition research, passed away on 9 June
New phytosanitary inspection site project approved for Coquimbo
Facility will handle the growing volume of fruit being shipped to US under a systems approach
South Africa exports record volume of table grapes
Industry association chief Mecia Petersen suggests retaining market share in expanding markets like the US must be priority
Could trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
Cherry surge fuels rise in shipments from Chile’s TPS
More than 370,000 tonnes of cherries were exported from the terminal in 2024/25
Egypt provides early edge with Arra grape varieties
Arra varieties are redefining the start of the table grape season in Egypt, with premium Arra varieties allowing growers to offer consumers a differentiated experience
BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
Bloom Fresh breaks ground on new breeding & technology centre
Company said the Murcia-based facility is designed to become the global epicentre of varietal innovation in table grapes, and cherries
California table grape season underway
Coachella Valley began harvesting in mid-May and is expected to continue into min-July before San Joaquin Valley season will begin
Maersk offers glimpse of Cape Town’s logistics future
South African exporters get a sneak peek into Maersk’s upcoming coldstore facility in Cape Town
First Dominican Republic table grapes arrive in the US
The historic shipment of Timpson and Allison grapes was coordinated by Bloom Fresh and the Dominican government
Analysis: Peru’s export business is right on trend
Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports
DSI director Klop buys out founder’s share
Jan van den Adel has exited the business he created in 2011 with Jan de Sterke and Marnix van Fraassen
Talia Farms a goldmine opportunity for investors, fresh produce operators
For sale: one of the largest and most Innovative table grape enterprises in Australia
Co-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
Ortolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
Dayka & Hackett expands table grape portfolio
Company announces partnership with Mexican grower-exporter Uvex
Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Turkey reels from unprecedented chill
Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected
Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
Defra refuses to confirm July border checks
Efra committee grilling reveals internal government negotiations are holding up confirmation of 1 July border checks while Defra concedes implementation could be ‘pragmatic’
Autumncrisp gains ground in Southern Africa
It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa
Consumers ‘will see price rises’ as UK produce firms face border chaos
A lack of detail ahead of planned checks and fees on fresh produce due to go live on 1 July is causing ‘chaos and turmoil’ in the industry