Grapes

The produce shipper-marketer, Divine Flavor, along with its principal grower and Mexico's largest table grape producer, Grupo Alta, recently hosted Sun World International at their Sonora vineyards for a special showcase of Ruby Rush® (Sugrafiftythree variety), the company's newest red seedless grape. read more

Vito Fraschini, a producer and city councilor for agriculture in Noicàttaro, one of the main areas of grape production in Apulia, gives us an overview of this year's season. "The grapes in Apulia are of excellent quality this year," he emphasizes. read more

Prices always high for cherries: the Ferrovia della Puglia cultivar and the first Italian Durone cherries have entered the market. The new campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started early, with the Vittoria and Black Magic varieties. There is a growing demand for watermelons. The sale of melons has also begun. read more

Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores. read more

W Południowej Afryce wyeksportowano 77,8 miliona kartonów winogron stołowych w sezonie 2024/25, najwyższa wartość w historii i o 5 procent więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

The table grape season started with promising signs for the 'La Bella Assai' winery in Mazzarrone (CT), one of Sicily's emblematic production areas. Harvesting operations commenced on May 3rd, with high-quality yields and a favorable market response already in place. Antonio Bellassai, the company's owner, read more

This week, growers and shippers of Mexican grapes are evaluating their crops after Sunday's rains, which had different effects in various regions of the country. "In Guaymas and La Costa, there was minimal rainfall. In Pesqueira, our farm received 4.4 mm of rain, and in Caborca, the amount varied depending on the location." read more

The first grape harvest at Sharjah's Ghamam project on Jebel Deem, UAE, situated 850 meters above sea level at the heart of a mountain agriculture initiative, has effectively transformed rugged terrain into fertile land. This project, highlighted by Sharjah News, represents a significant agricultural accomplishment. read more

The volume of fruit shipped through Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS) at Chile’s Valparaíso port grew by 18 percent during the 2024/25 season, as reported by Mundo Marítimo. A total of 1.24 million tonnes of fruit was shipped in refrigerated containers between November and May, with cherries and grapes being among the main products. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

The Uva di Mazzarrone IGP (Protected Geographical Indication PGI "Grape of Mazzarrone") harvest campaign started a few days late, but the outlook is promising, according to Gianni Raniolo, president of the consortium (pictured on the right). Despite the unstable weather in Sicily, the crop is expected to be good. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie na 2025 rok rozpoczyna się już wcześnie i obiecuje wyjątkowy smak. Ale w tym roku chodzi nie tylko o wcześniejszy start, ale o bycie lepszym. read more

Peru currently has 23,320 hectares of table grapes certified for export, according to Manuel Yzaga, president of the Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers (Provid). Production is led by the region of Ica with 11,577 certified hectares, accounting for 49.64% of the national total. read more