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.
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Chilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
Regina di Puglia gears up for third edition this summer
This year the event will involve Terre dell’Uva, the network of local table grape-growing municipalities
Dole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
Philippines green lights South African table grape exports
Milestone is the culmination of ten years of negotiations
Hortfin reflects on its impact in South Africa
There have been many challenges over the past seven years, but executives say cooperation has carried the initiative forward
US consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
Crowded markets put pressure on Chilean grapes
Oversupply pushes prices down, but outlook expected to improve by April
South African grape harvest coming to a close
With 94 per cent of the 2025 South African table grape export crop already packed, the season is expected to conclude by the middle of March
Grapetech comes to Chile
UvaNova and Yentzen Group to organise the first technical-commercial event specialised in table grapes
Camposol closes an “extraordinary” 2024
Revenues up 18 per cent by the end of 2024, while EBITDA reaches a record growth of 68 per cent
Conventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
Eating grapes could boost muscle health, study finds
US study shows regular consumption could help improve muscle health, US study finds
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
South African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
BASF launches precision farming tool for fresh produce
The ‘Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies’ will first be made available to grape growers in 2025, following BASF’s acquisition of Italian agritech firm Horta in 2022
Rypen celebrates rapid sales success
It’s Fresh has already sold more than a million Rypen Case Liners, with its new tech striking a chord with southern hemisphere grape suppliers
South Koreans get a taste for Chilean fruit
High per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables makes this an attractive market for Chilean exporters
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
“Significant increase” in grape shipments through Walvis Bay
Focus on shipments of Namibian grapes through Walvis Bay this season has benefited export logistics
Maersk completes Rotterdam coldstore construction
Shipping giant welcomes the first customer to its new coldstore in Rotterdam, which is designed to improve the speed and reliability of refrigerated supply chains
Japan’s fruit import volumes remain flat but hit record value
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
South African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
New leadership from the Orange River for Sati
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region
Coming soon: Asiafruit’s Fresh Produce India edition
Asiafruit’s first issue of its 30th anniversary year sets the scene for Fresh Produce India 2025 with a spotlight on this fast-developing market
Tesco trials new approach with table grapes
Supermarket is selling grapes with flavour and texture labels to find out more about consumer preferences
Bakker Barendrecht begins construction on fresh produce centre
Greenyard-owned group expands with a state-of-the-art centre in Ridderkerk, including the ”largest ripening centre in Europe”
Olympic Fruit sees grape sales rise as consumer preferences change
The Dutch importer says demand for table grapes has grown, especially for premium white and black varieties
BayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
Copiapó inaugurates new phytosanitary inspection site
Facility will handle region’s fruit export to the US
Arra Fire Crunch on show in Australia
Field day in Sunraysia provides Australian table grape growers a close look at red variety
Abrafrutas expects fruit exports to soar thanks to EU-Mercosur
Brazil’s sales could top US$1.8bn by 2029, according to the country’s fruit export association
Moldova looks west
Alexandra Bîcu, a marketing specialist at the producer and exporter association Moldova Fruct, explains why we’re set to see plenty more of the country’s fruit in the UK and EU in years to come
MSC switches India-Africa service from Coega to Cape Town
Move expected to benefit exporters in South African’s Western Cape region that want to sell more in the Gulf and Indian subcontinent
Improvements at Cape Town Container Terminal
Sati confirms reports of improvements in productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal, aided by fewer windbound hours
Grape exporters should take note of new trends
Changes to production in China, India and the US could affect world markets