Grapes

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

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

As California reaches the latter part of its table grape season, it is estimated that there are between 25 to 30 million cases of grapes left to be shipped. "The supply is depleting faster than we had expected," says Stephen Harmer of Grapeman Farms. This is especially true in the green grape market, which is experiencing a growing demand. read more

"Zeszłego roku wiśnie stanęły przed znaczącymi wyzwaniami, ponieważ rekordowa ilość eksportu wywierała presję na ceny. W obliczu tak obfitej podaży producenci powinni skupić się na wysyłaniu tylko najwyższej jakości owoców. Mniejsze rozmiary powinny zostać wycofane na rzecz większych, które są bardziej" read more

A clinical study published in Frontiers in Nutrition investigated the potential benefits of a food supplement containing citrus and red grape extracts, hesperidin, and chromium in improving metabolic health in individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG). The study was conducted over a period of six months at a single center, with participants randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo in a double-blind manner. read more

The new South African table grape season has started promisingly, with conditions in all five production regions suggesting a normal season ahead. read more

Grape growers in Tamil Nadu's Theni district, India, are reporting significant crop losses due to early northeast monsoon rains that led to flooding in vineyards across the Cumbum valley, a major grape-producing region in the state. The heavy rainfall and cold weather have caused damage to the standing vines. read more

The California table grape season is expected to last for about three more weeks, with harvesting finishing around November 20th. Shipments are projected to continue for an additional five weeks. Currently, the industry is still experiencing high volumes, with an average of four million boxes being shipped per week. read more

Do końca tego roku eksport winogron stołowych z Peru przekroczy 1,9 miliarda dolarów, umacniając pozycję kraju jako wiodącego producenta i eksportera winogron stołowych na świecie. Ministerstwo Rozwoju Rolnictwa i Irigacji (Midagri) przewiduje, że do 2025 roku eksport wyniesie 760 000 ton. read more

India's 2025-26 grape season is proving to be one of the most difficult in recent memory, according to Shubham Shelar of Shelar Exports, a fresh produce exporter based in Nashik, Maharashtra. "Many vineyards are seeing a significant decrease in fruit yield, with very low crop volumes. Heavy, untimely rains..." read more

The 2025/26 South African table grape season has started with generally favorable conditions, as all five production regions have reported normal crop development. The first crop estimate released by the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) projects that export volumes inspected are on track. read more

In week 42, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector continues to show positive signs in terms of volumes, aided by a decrease in the average price mix. Among the various distribution channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are growing, while hypermarkets and discount stores are struggling. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed six new licensees to its global network, further solidifying its role as a frontrunner in premium fruit innovation and sustainable international expansion. The new partners, located in crucial production areas in Egypt and Chile, bring a variety of business models to the table. read more

Sezon cytrusowy w Teksasie rozpoczął się. „Owoce mają już mocny stosunek Brix do kwasu w tym momencie sezonu, i jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z ich smaku” – mówi April Flowers z Lone Star Citrus Growers. „Jesteśmy już w pełnej produkcji i planujemy wysyłki do połowy marca w tym roku, co oznacza...” read more

Wholesale prices rising for vegetables; decreasing for table grapes, pork, and butter. read more

Sun World International has announced the addition of six new licensees to its worldwide network. read more