Grapes

Luis Miguel Vegas, general manager of Provid, stated that according to the latest Vid Data report, Peruvian table grape exports continued to perform well overall in week 06 of the 2025-2026 season, although there are signs of a slowdown in weekly growth. "We anticipated a 2% increase in the read more

The supply of table grapes is currently strong, with both Peru and Chile exporting fruit to the U.S. market. "Peru shipped a significant amount throughout January, leading to high volumes of arrivals on the U.S. East Coast," stated Mark Greenberg from Capespan North America. read more

Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were prominently showcased. In the floral section, roses and tulips were the most popular choices. read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited, a global fruit breeder, announced a major legal win in China. The court's ruling in the initial judgment confirmed third-party infringement of its Plant Variety Rights (PVR) for its exclusive grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as SWEET). read more

Vista Vineyards has launched a leadership-owned table grape company designed to provide a consistent, year-round supply through integrated farming, packing, and sales operations. By moving with the sun across California, Mexico, and South America, the company coordinates timing and varietal performance. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a major legal victory in China. The court's initial ruling has confirmed third-party infringement of its plant variety rights (PVR) for its unique grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as Sweet Sapphire). read more

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Eagle-eyed grape-loving customers visiting Woolworths between Christmas and mid-January would have noticed a grape variety which neither they nor any other retail shopper anywhere in the world would have seen before. During a new-variety benchmark tasting in 2013, grape grower-exporter EXSA was. read more

Longan, lychee, and rambutan are all members of the soapberry family, tropical fruits that have a similar, translucent, grape-like flesh. "For many years, we've been offering lychee from Mexico and rambutan from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras," says Jose Roggiero with Freshway Produce. read more

Shipping delays continue to be a major problem for South African table grape growers. "It is very frustrating when you put in all the effort to produce high-quality table grapes, only to have the fruit waiting at the port for export," says Gabriël Viljoen of De Vlei. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has welcomed the announcement of a new export protocol that will enable access for South African table grapes to Korea. read more

Shipments from India to Europe usually start by late January, but this grape season has experienced delays due to lower sugar levels not meeting strict export standards, according to Shubham Shelar from Shelar Overseas. "To keep up the pace, we have already sent containers to Middle Eastern markets where quality is not as stringent." read more

"Eleven years ago, we didn't exist as an overseas importer and so far, this season, we are the largest importer of table grapes from Peru into the U.S.," says Carlos Bon, Senior Vice President of Sales at Divine Flavor, a U.S. marketer of table grapes. "First and foremost, we're farmers who want to read more

Awe Sum Organics, which has been "Totally Organic" for over four decades, will be highlighting its organic grape, kiwi, and pear programs this month at the SEPC show. The company is inviting industry partners, attendees, and friends to visit their booth to discuss their reliable and sustainable supply chain. read more

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has received market access to Korea for exporting fresh table grapes. read more