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.
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
Table grapes emerge as top choice among younger consumers
Gen A opting for grapes above other fruits, showing significant growth potential for the category, Regina di Puglia 2026 hears
Japan revises plant variety protection laws
Approved bill will cover domestically developed agricultural products throughout entire lengthy rights registration process
Maersk debuts new logistics solution to streamline US imports of Chilean grapes
Developed in partnership with Oppy and the Port of Wilmington, the model creates a more efficient flow from origin to market
Sun World announces new licensees in Italy, Peru and the US
Company said new additions strengthen execution, consistency, market reach across premium table grape programmes
Italian table grape exports reach record high, driven by seedless demand
Shipments close to breaking through the €1bn milestone, visitors to Italian grape event Regina di Puglia told
Autumncrisp goes from strength to strength in South Africa
The premium variety is changing the way people buy table grapes
New robot uses AI to ‘read’ entire orchards
Developed by Porto-based ViField, Orioos uses cameras and algorithms to predict yields and detect diseases more accurately
Regina di Puglia grape meeting targets international audience
Organisers of showcase event in Puglia report record international demand ahead of three-day programme of visits and networking
Augusto Renella departs Naturitalia after more than two decades
Italian fresh produce cooperative confirms it has parted ways with long-serving commercial leader
Tesco to sell Cotton Candy-branded grapes year round
Retailer secures world first as it partners exclusively with Bloom Fresh to launch grape brand in UK
Korea reports increase in fresh fruit exports
Growth tied to rising demand for the country’s premium strawberries, pears, and grapes across south-east Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Frutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
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