Grape Reporter
RIOblanco relies on flavor edge as Chilean grape volumes ease
With more stable market conditions, the firm is reducing its reliance on the US market by exploring European and Latin American clusters.
March 02 , 2026
California grapes fall short of 100-million box target after rainy finish
Vines continue to recover from past climate trauma, forcing growers to weather a new season of operational challenges.
February 26 , 2026
Brazil welcomes BRS Pérola, a white seedless table grape variety with up to 12 tons per acre
It’s similar to Thompson Seedless, and it stands out for its elongated shape, bright yellow color, and crunchy and firm texture.
February 25 , 2026
Bloom Fresh awarded $573,000 in damages in landmark PVR infringement case in China
The ruling confirmed third-party infringement of its Plant Variety Rights over the IFG Six cultivar, marketed globally as Sweet Sapphire™.
February 16 , 2026
Murcia to host the XI International Table Grape Symposium with a strong technical and commercial focus
February 10 , 2026
Fresh Farms partners up with Sun World to supply branded table grapes to North America
February 09 , 2026
Sun World collects yet another PVR victory in Italy
The firm secured immediate enforcement for the removal of unauthorized Sugrathirtyfive vines, commercialized under the AUTUMNCRISP brand.
February 04 , 2026
Peruvian table grape forecast adjusted to 84.2 million boxes, as seedless varieties lead growth
The Andean country’s campaign has been marked by varietal replacement, where seedless cultivars are king.
January 29 , 2026
Sun World CEO, Bernardo Calvo: “Breeding has to deliver to the entire supply chain.”
As production costs rise, the firm is rethinking how it breeds and commercializes fruit, but the executive outlines why patience and partnerships matter more than speed.
January 27 , 2026
South African table grape season stays the course with 32.4M cartons exported and no projection updates
Right at the midpoint of the current campaign, the country reports clockwork-like production, with shipments halfway through the initial estimated volumes.
January 20 , 2026



