Grapes

The now California citrus season is in full swing, with navels, clementines, grapefruit, and lemons being harvested. The demand for California citrus from American consumers remains strong, and the outlook is promising. Overall, the fruit sizing is larger than last season, with sizing forecasted to be. read more

The situation for grapes in India seems to be even worse than previously thought, according to Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods. "With the weather finally clearing this week, the overall scenario for this grape season has become much clearer and significantly. read more

After the successful 2024 campaign, the 2025 table grape season has presented more challenges yet equally rewarding opportunities. Oronzo Diomede, the president and sales manager of the producers' organization Puglia&Natura, highlights a growing production outlook and a market that continues to thrive. read more

Długotrwałe i niesezonowe opady deszczu w głównym obszarze uprawy winogron na stół Indii w Nashik mogą spowodować średnie straty plonów na poziomie około 50 procent w tym sezonie - wynika z raportu Qualicrop Global Consulting, który przewiduje "znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportu". read more

The current grape season in Brazil is progressing well, with good volumes and excellent quality, thanks to a stable and favorable climate during production, explains Daniel Eijsink, CEO of Kuará Frutas. "This year's harvest season has been normal, with good volume and quality. The weather has been" read more

A significant surplus of grapes in storage in the United States has caused a delay in Peru's grape exports (which are subjected to a 10% duty when entering the US), despite growing interest in Peruvian grapes among American consumers. Brazil, which imposes a 50% duty on US imports, is now shipping larger quantities to Europe and the UK compared to previous years, as noted. read more

Italian grapes were the most popular in the market, with a wide selection including Italia and Red Globe varieties, as well as some Arra and IFG varieties. In Frankfurt, the quality had significantly improved from the previous week, leading to an increase in prices. Customers in Hamburg also had to search a bit. read more

"The grape industry is facing significant challenges at the moment. In recent years, the EU season has typically been over by now, as Peru and Brazil have been dominating the market with high prices," said John Fox, Grape Product Manager for Pacific Produce. "Nevertheless, we are having an EU season this year." read more

While grape exports from Nashik, India's primary production region, were steady during the 2024-25 season, prolonged and unseasonal rainfall since May has resulted in extensive damage to orchards. Nashik, renowned as the "grape capital," has witnessed approximately 60,000 hectares of perennial fruit crops being affected. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Peru rozpoczął się nieco później niż oczekiwano, spowodowany warunkami pogodowymi i początkowymi niepewnościami dotyczącymi 10-procentowego cła importowego. „Jednak dobrym wieścią jest, że rozpoczęliśmy wysyłkę i oczekujemy pierwszych dostaw około Dnia Dziękczynienia” - mówi Antonio. read more

As of mid-October, the 2025 California table grape season entered its final weeks of harvesting with mixed results. According to reports, the fruit quality has been quite strong in terms of size, appearance, and taste, largely attributed to a relatively mild summer in the San Joaquin Valley. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market, with its grapefruit exports doubling and achieving a new record in the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, as reported by EastFruit. read more

As Moldova nears the end of its late table grape harvest, growers are grappling with the lingering effects of prolonged autumn rains, which have pushed a significant portion of the crop toward winemaking rather than fresh sales. In several regions, up to 50% of the "Moldova" grape crop has been affected. read more

Morocco has increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and achieving a new record volume, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Morocco exported 1,500 metric tons of grapefruit to Canada, valued at read more

Growers in Namibia and along South Africa's Orange River are entering the final stages of preparation for the 2025/2026 table grape season, with consistent weather and balanced vineyard growth reported across both regions. In Namibia, the Namibia Grape Company is making preparations in the Aussenkehr area. read more

Thank you! Dreams and El Pedregal have announced that their partnership will continue for a third season. As part of the program, El Pedregal grapes are sold with labels showcasing images of actual farmworkers, along with a QR code that can be scanned to watch a video about the farmworkers' lives. read more