Italian grape in South Africa, a win for the supply chain
The opening of the South African market to Italian table grapes represents a significant milestone for the entire national sector, to the achievement of which the Italian Table Grape Commission is

India is transitioning its focus from building irrigation infrastructure to utilizing irrigation intelligence.
India has emerged as one of the largest users of micro-irrigation technologies in the world, with drip irrigation and fertigation now being extensively utilized in various crops including grapes,

Table grapes, Sitofex® at the center of cluster quality management.
In a market increasingly focused on high quality standards, table grapes must meet specific requirements: uniform size berries, well-structured clusters, high shelf life, and resistance to

AgroFresh Xperience: table grapes on the road
AgroFresh has recently concluded its "AgroFresh Xperience" roadshow in the main Italian regions producing table grapes, Puglia and Basilicata, strengthening its commitment to technical excellence,

From bananas to grapes: How ONE follows the seasons around the world
At Fruit Logistica 2026, Ocean Network Express (ONE) showcased its increasing importance in global fresh produce transportation. Jan Holst mentioned, "Our unique magenta color symbolizes our

Grape Co's Hellooo brand is now introducing golden kiwifruit to their product line.
The Hellooo brand, owned by the prominent Australian produce supplier Grape Co Australia, has obtained exclusive rights to grow and market top gold-fleshed kiwi varieties from the breeder SINO-NZ

Grape Co's Helloo brand is expanding its product line to include golden kiwifruit.
The Helloo brand, owned by the prominent Australian produce supplier Grape Co Australia, has obtained the exclusive rights to grow and market top gold-fleshed kiwi varieties from the breeder

"Na sezon winogron w Meksyku będzie dużo presji"
Chile's grape season is coming to an end. In week 17, less than 100,000 boxes were exported, which concluded the export season to the USA. This doesn't mean grapes from Chile are no longer

Mamy nadzieję, że uda nam się zapełnić obecną lukę na rynku, gdy Chile i Indie nie będą w stanie dostarczyć.
Fruit Growers Alianza concluded their Peruvian grape season with the final shipments arriving in mid-January. The company procures the grapes from Piura in the northern part of the country.

Africa has successfully created the first gene-edited grapevine with enhanced resilience.
A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council has successfully edited the DNA of a woody crop plant in Africa for the first time by making precise

"Limes are gaining market share in Europe by taking it away from lemons."
Bruna Brasileiro from Happy Fruit emphasized the dynamic nature of the market and the increasing international demand for Brazilian fruits such as lemons, grapes, and mangoes. Brazil continues to

Supply security plays a key role in shaping the packaging choices made during Egypt’s table grape export season.
As Egypt gears up for the upcoming table grape export season, a significant change is occurring among exporters, especially those focusing on the European Union, as noted by Mohamed Ali, CEO of

Lower volumes of table grapes are expected towards the end of Chile's 2026 season.
Chile and Peru are quickly finishing their shipments of table grapes, paving the way for the next regions to start shipping grapes: Mexico, from the Hermosillo region, followed by the U.S. which

"Grapes can be stored for nearly 100 days, which supports longer supply chains and sales."
Table grapes can now be stored for up to 98 days with minimal decay or quality loss using controlled SO₂-release technology, enabling exporters to confidently target long-distance markets that

Peruvian agricultural exports exceed $15 billion with ongoing compliance with the EU.
Peru's agro-exports exceeded $15 billion by the end of 2025, as reported by the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa), showcasing continued adherence to food safety standards in markets like

"Gulf port closures and shipping disruptions impact India's grape exports, leaving 400 weekly containers in limbo"
India's grape exporters are currently facing significant difficulties due to the conflict in the Middle East. Shipments to the Gulf region have come to a standstill and shipping routes have become

Anove is discussing the future of the EU's system for protecting different grape varieties.
On Thursday, the National Association of Plant Breeders (ANOVE) organized a conference titled "Innovation and the Future of the Plant Variety Protection System in the EU." The event was attended

Bloom Fresh is intensifying its enforcement efforts in Peru.
Bloom Fresh has ramped up its enforcement efforts in Peru by taking a series of new legal actions, implementing supply chain monitoring initiatives, and conducting investigations to target the

Enforcement is increasing against illegal grape plantings in Peru.
Bloom Fresh has increased its enforcement efforts in Peru through a set of new legal actions, supply chain monitoring initiatives, and investigations aimed at combating the illegal propagation and

The conflict in the Middle East is causing pressure on the prices of fresh produce in the UK.
The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply

"Hiszpania dokonała znaczącego skoku naprzód w produkcji winogron bezpestkowych i ma obiecującą przyszłość."
Table grapes in Spain are currently going through a significant period of growth, fueled by innovation in different grape varieties and a stronger emphasis on positioning them as a convenient and

Z powodu opóźnień w RPA, otrzymywaliśmy dostawy co 2-3 dni zamiast zwykłych 7 dni. Due to delays in South Africa, we received arrivals every 2 to 3 days instead of the usual 7 days.
The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected

Woolworths is introducing a unique grape variety called Shaker grapes, which is a world-first innovation in the grape industry.
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

Transporting grapes through the port of Cape Town this season is a Herculean task.
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

Celebrating over four decades of being "completely organic."
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