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.
Southern African grape season ends on a high
The Southern Hemisphere table grape season has been described as “the most pleasant in years”
South African grape exports “at risk” of Trump tariffs
The industry is “deeply concerned” over the impact of the new US tariffs
Big names in business gather at Fresh Produce Vietnam
Leading executives from Fresh Del Monte, Vinafruit, Joy Wing Mau Asia, Goodfarmer and Blue Whale to meet in Ho Chi Minh City for Fruitnet’s new event on the booming Vietnam market
GrubMarket acquires Delta Fresh Produce
The fresh produce distributor will now have access to GrubMarket’s proprietary, AI-powered software solutions
New table grape varietals going strong in Peru
Figures show sharp rise in production and exports of Allison, Autumncrisp and Sweet Globe
Dominican Republic ships first table grapes to US
The Ministry of Agriculture is leading efforts to support the country’s burgeoning table grape export industry
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
Vanguard’s Peruvian grape exports hit new record
With shipments now concluded, the company looks back on a challenging but positive campaign
Sun World adds Autumncrisp marketers
Five companies join Sun World’s growing network to bring premium table grapes to more consumers worldwide
Bloom Fresh names Campbell Banfield as new general manager Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and Korea
Appointment signals Bloom Fresh’s plans for growth in these markets across multiple categories
Palms Vineyards to leverage new Sun World licence
Australian table grape grower-exporter hopes to leverage new licence as it delivers top quality fruit this season
Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion
Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit
New grape marketing group to address demand shortfall
Frutas de Chile marketing director describes current situation as “unsustainable”
Cordoma builds high-flavour brand for Australian grapes
A new Sun World marketing licence will supplement Cordoma’s exotic brand as it aims to surprise and delight customers
South Africa’s grape exports to “significantly exceed” forecast
The country’s table grape industry is ready to sign off on a good season
Registrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
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