Grapes

South Africa is on track to exceed initial expectations for table grape exports this season. According to updated estimates as of week 11, the country is projected to reach an export volume of 351 thousand tons, marking a 4% increase compared to previous forecasts. read more

Sun World has recently included five Italian produce companies to its list of approved marketers, further expanding the Autumncrisp® grape network. Committed to providing top-quality and flavorful products, these new partners will assist in promoting the crisp, juicy, and sweet grapes. read more

Global fruit-breeding company BLOOM FRESH is pleased to announce the appointment of Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This significant hiring decision highlights the company's confidence in the large growth opportunities present in the table grape market. read more

Vanguard Group International, BLOOM FRESH, and SHB Group, companies engaged in the cultivation, transportation, development, and marketing of table grapes, have joined forces to organize a series of exclusive in-person grape tasting events. These events were held from February 7 to February 28, 2025, in 11 chosen supermarkets. read more

Global leaders in the cultivation and marketing of table grapes, Vanguard Group International, Bloom Fresh, and SHB Group, have joined forces to introduce the first shipment of Peruvian-grown Bloom Fresh Ivory table grapes in Jakarta. read more

In the fresh produce industry, people are constantly seeking new taste sensations. The introduction of new varieties of table grapes has altered public perceptions of taste and eating experiences, while new types of plums and nectarines are revolutionizing the sector. read more

Producers of table grapes from all over the world are expected to join a new retail and consumer marketing organization called Global Grape Group, which has announced the launch of its inaugural campaign, "Have a Grape Day," in the United States. read more

Horticulture stakeholders in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to improve local production and supply chains in order to access the 43 billion euros EU horticulture and grape market. This request was made during a webinar organized by the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, titled "Market Insights: read more

Australian table grape grower-marketer Cordoma is prepared to offer its customers a complete range of exclusive grape varieties under its high-flavour brand this season, following the acquisition of a new marketing license from Sun World. read more

South Africa is expected to surpass the original forecast for table grape exports this season. read more

Peru exported 81,084,815 boxes (8.2 kilos each) of table grapes up to week 10 of this season, which is 32% more than in the same period last year, according to a report by Fresh Cargo Peru. This equates to 664,895 tons exported in 43,001 containers with a total FOB value of $1.6 billion. read more

"The entry of young people into agriculture needs to become a priority again. We need 6-7,000 workers for the 2025 season in Emilia-Romagna, not only pruners, fruit and vegetable pickers, grape harvesters, livestock sector workers, or agricultural machinery operators, but also..." read more

"Despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes are expected to be significantly lower," says Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, primarily due to the." read more

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

Imported stone fruits, grapes, and apples continue to be the most popular categories in the import market. New Zealand apple shipments have seen a significant increase, with the volumes of recent arrivals much higher than those during the same period last year. However, traders note that market demand has not matched this growth. read more

The Egyptian table grape export industry is increasingly shifting towards using paper packaging to meet customer expectations for sustainability and improved fruit protection. Packaging manufacturers are gearing up for the upcoming season with more modern packaging designs. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes will be significantly lower. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, largely due to the weather. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

After stops at the LUV grape fair last fall in Bari, southern Italy, the event "Protagonisti dell’Ortofrutta Italiana" (Main Players of the Italian Fruit and Vegetable Industry) in Bologna, followed by FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIT in Milan, the focus shifts to... read more

To był trudny sezon dla winogron z Ameryki Południowej, ponieważ branża znajduje się w sytuacji, gdzie podaż przewyższa popyt. Spodziewa się, że taka sytuacja będzie trwać co najmniej do końca tego miesiąca. Sezon z Peru rozpoczął się dobrze pod względem jakości i plonów i był. read more