APHIS officializes Systems Approach suspension for Chilean table grape imports until new legal action

In a notice, the agency stated "APHIS will only issue import permits for grapes treated with fumigation either in Chile or upon arrival at a US port of entry,"

November 17 , 2025

Chilean table grape industry condemns the suspension of the Systems Approach: “It’s the most unfair thing there is”

At Fruittrade 2025, experts broke down the impact of the 10 percent tariff as well as the repercussions of the suspension of the Systems Approach on exports to the United States.

October 31 , 2025

D.C. Court vacates USDA ruling approving Systems Approach authorization for Chilean table grape imports

In his decision, Judge Ali labeled the initial authorization by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as "arbitrary and capricious."

October 07 , 2025

As Peru gets crowned as the world leading table grape exporter, China emerges as major threat

The Andean nation has experienced sustained unprecedented growth, reaching 4.6 million tons in 2024/25. However, its #1 spot is far from secure, as the Asian Giant is not far behind.

October 07 , 2025

BLOOM FRESH secures major legal victory against infringers in Italy

Following years of litigation, an Italian court awarded BLOOM FRESH over €750,000 in damages, costs, and penalties against well-known serial infringers.

September 29 , 2025

Chile still reigns supreme over US table grape imports—but Peru is closing in

Over the past 20 years, US table grape imports have increased by 27 percent, a direct result of an ongoing upward trend driven by consumer preference for healthy, high-quality products,

September 15 , 2025

Karniel, Giumarra unite under Grapa Global LLC in strategic grape industry merger

June 17 , 2025

South African table grape industry breaks export record and expands presence in the U.S.

South Africa has been exporting fresh table grapes to the United States for over two decades, with an average annual growth rate of 19% over the last five years.

June 09 , 2025

Dominican Republic table grapes land in the United States for the first time

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Dominican Republic's Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, and AMFRESH Managing Director of North America, Felipe Kanacri, about quality, updates, and future plans. 

May 29 , 2025

The Dominican Republic will officially start shipping table grapes to the U.S.

The first harvest of commercial grapes is scheduled for April, and a trial shipment will be sent to the United States shortly thereafter.

March 31 , 2025