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.
Orsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain
Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America
South Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
Hortgro mulls legal action over operational failures in Port of Cape Town
Leading industry body now threatens to head to the courts as export costs mount
Australian table grape growers prepare for promising season amid record heatwave
Investments in irrigation infrastructure, protected cropping methods and technology have armed growers for extreme conditions
Peru revises 2025/26 table grape forecast downwards
Provid pegs crop at 84.2mn cartons, down from initial forecast of 86mn
Dubai bolsters standing as regional hub
With the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of the current market, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class hub for fresh produce, according to Redha Mansouri, CEO of Fresh Fruits Company, and Hesam Rahi, CEO of Farzana Trading
Italian supplier urges consumers to make Snappy decision
Convenience, health, sustainability and flavour are key ingredients in new line of snack grapes out of Puglia
Morrisons-Disney partnership encourages kids to snack healthily
Tie-up aims to increase children’s engagement with fruit and will run throughout 2026
Analysis: Brazil builds fresh export momentum
The country’s fruit exports have grown steadily over the past decade and surged in 2025, as Wayne Prowse reports
Eosta launches Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Dutch organic fresh produce importer-marketer has unveiled its Organic Fruit Heroes brand, targeting the growing children’s snack market
Transnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
Transnet Port Terminals has deployed senior management and additional equipment operators to Cape Town to strengthen terminal performance
Sun World grape varieties gain traction in Namibia
Breeder has announced licensing agreements with multiple Namibian exporters, strengthening its presence in early season production regions
Chiquita’s Great White Fleet on course to expand
Stefano Di Paolo and Peter Stedman outline multinational’s plan to work with more external suppliers and to double down on sustainability efforts
Premier Fresh Australia enters new Sun World table grape partnership
Agreement enables Premier Fresh to market Sun World table grapes in Australia and internationally
Fresh Del Monte to take global ownership of Del Monte brand
US$285mn bid secures group large part of bankrupt Del Monte Foods Corporation II, including assets in US, Mexico, and Venezuela
DP World’s Callao terminal handles record 2m TEUs
Key exports through the Peruvian port include include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes
Orsero Group confirms intention to enter US market ‘soon’
Company also plans to open new facilities in northern Spain and Seville shortly, as it pursues long-term expansion plan
Mercosur deal puts Brazil’s grape sector on ‘level playing field’ in EU
Country’s table grape suppliers stand to benefit from the trade agreement immediatly, but exporters of other fruits must wait ten years
Mohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte
Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president
Oppy expands table grape import programme
Grape import programme increases by 44 per cent following integration with Dole Diversified North America, adding 1.25mn boxes from Peru and Chile
Southern African grape season on track despite disruptions
Key table grape regions maintain their initial crop estimates despite unprecedented wind delays and operational inefficiencies in Cape Town
Finalists revealed for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026
Nominees for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026 have been announced, with five nominees each in Fresh Produce and Technology categories
Cape Town port performance improves despite persistent wind delays
South Africa’s key fruit export gateway has seen an uptick in performance during the peak grape and stonefruit season
France proposes ban on imports with EU-prohibited pesticide residues
Amidst strong domestic opposition to an EU deal with the Mercosur bloc, France is set to ban imports containing residues of EU-banned pesticides
Analysis: Dole campaign reflects branding shift for fresh produce
Company’s focus on brand awareness in France marks pivotal shift in European fresh produce sector, according to Paris-based analyst
Marketing to Gen Z: Social media is the new grapevine
Jennifer Sanchez of Sun World shares how the brand has reimagined table grapes for younger consumers and connected with them online
China matches Peru as world’s leading table grape exporter
Country’s production expands for seventh consecutive year, as global production is forecast to rise by 545,000 tonnes
Australian table grape exports return to form on the back of Japanese boost
Adaptive and engaging marketing programme is helping to highlight Australia’s high-quality table grape offering in Asia
Cape Town port delays disrupt South African grape exports
South Africa’s grape export season faces challenges from severe port delays and growing competition from Peru and Chile
Eosta launches new-season organic South African table grapes
The 2025/26 season includes several new varieties with better sizing, shelf-life and overall quality, as demand for organic grapes continues to grow
Analysis: Seeded grapes ‘almost completely disappearing’
Dutch industry organisation GroentenFruit Huis says imports into the Netherlands have grown by 40 per cent in past decade
Bloom Fresh announces PVR victory as China’s Supreme Court upholds decisive administrative penalty
Decision brings closure to the multi-year infringement case involving large-scale illegal Sweet Sapphire plantings
Fruit sales surge to become fastest-growing category
Strong berry and grape sales have helped fruit become the fastest growing category in UK grocery as Brits shift to healthier diets, according to new figures
China’s grape imports continue to decline as domestic production improves
Recent USDA report forecasts China’s 2025/26 table grape production at 15mn tonnes, up 6 per cent year on year
Unifrutti boosts presence in Peru with acquisition of Safco
Deal consolidates Unifrutti’s position as a leading SH table grape producer and expands offering of proprietary table grape varieties
Produce Plus Summer out now
Aldi Australia’s Matt Atley discusses the retailer’s fruit and veg philosophy in an exclusive interview with Produce Plus, and seasonal favourites take centre stage with features on mangoes, cherries, stonefruit and grapes