Grapes

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

Moyca, a company specializing in seedless table grapes, has introduced heart-shaped packaging for Valentine's Day, featuring a 400-gram selection of grapes. This initiative aims to offer a unique, practical gift idea for those looking to surprise someone with a small present on Valentine's Day. read more

Po kilku miesiącach gorącego słońca i doskonałych warunków do wzrostu, niedawne zdarzenia pogodowe na Przylądku Zachodnim i Południowym mogą wpłynąć na eksport świeżych owoców z RPA. read more

Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

In January 2026, Moldova exported almost 9,200 tonnes of table grapes to 21 countries, generating total export revenue of USD 7.6 million. According to Logos Press, the average price per kilogram was USD 0.83. This is considered a strong performance for the winter season, considering the somewhat lower quality of the grapes. read more

For nearly thirty years, Safpro, South African Fruit Promotors, has been advocating for South African citrus, pomefruit, and grape farmers internationally. As usual, they can be found at the South African Pavilion at the Berlin Fruit Logistica. "We've been very fortunate to partner with." read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w południowej Hiszpanii i Maroku, złe warunki żeglugowe oraz trwające problemy w porcie w Kapsztadzie prowadzą do znacznych niedoborów i opóźnień w imporcie winogron i jagód do Wielkiej Brytanii i Europy. read more

The table grape industry in India has started loading shipments for Europe in the last two weeks, which is later than usual because of a growing season affected by rain. read more

Aerobotics has expanded its TrueFruit Grade technology to include apples and grapes, following its earlier deployment in citrus. The system is designed to provide growers with earlier insight into fruit size, color, and quality, supporting decisions across the growing season. TrueFruit Grade is aiming to revolutionize fruit farming by providing advanced data analysis for better decision-making. read more

Berlin becomes the first international stage of LUV - The Table Grape Fair, which will be presented tomorrow, February 5th at 11:00 am during Fruit Logistica, at the Italian Fruit Village - Pavilion 4.2, Stand A12-A20-A30. read more

Tabuk Agricultural Development Company has announced that its board of directors approved the signing of an investment contract for the company's grape orchards with Ruwad Alsinaa Waltatweer Company. The agreement is intended to increase utilization of existing assets and improve cash flow. read more

Sun World International, LLC has achieved a significant legal victory in the protection of its plant variety rights (PVR) in a landmark case before the IP Court of Bari. They obtained an interim vine removal order against a well-known Italian grower in Apulia who unlawfully propagated vines of the company's varieties. read more

The season for Peruvian table grapes for the 2025/2026 season is anticipated to end in week 17, with a slight reduction in the final production estimate. Provid's most recent forecast indicates that total exports will reach 84.2 million boxes, each weighing 8.2 kilograms. As of the end of week 4 in 2026, Peru had... read more

By week 4 of 2026, the Ica region had exported 31,055,347 boxes of table grapes this season (each weighing 8.2 kg). Ica's total exports represent 43% of Peru's 72,221,737 boxes of table grapes shipped, underscoring its role as the primary contributor to the country's agricultural exports. Ica leads the way in table grape exports. read more