Unusual rains affect Mexican table grape production, especially Flame variety in Caborca

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Sergio Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes and of the Sonora Table Grape Growers Association, who indicated that nearly 2 inches of rain severely impacted the grape-producing area right before peak harvest.

June 10 , 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

Chilean table grapes: Current state, challenges, and U.S. market outlook

Andro Vidal, Commercial Manager at Exportadora Subsole, delivered a detailed presentation on the current state of table grape production and exports in the country.

June 06 , 2025

Record season for Peruvian table grapes: Industry marks key milestone

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, who emphasized the importance of remembering that table grapes are one of Peru’s most important crops.

June 04 , 2025

CTGC announces start of California table grape harvest

Grapes will continue to be harvested in the Coachella Valley through mid-July before shifting north to the San Joaquin  Valley, where grapes are harvested into December.

May 30 , 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

Sun World kicks off table grape season with newest proprietary variety

Now cultivated in more than 10 countries, Sugrafiftythree is continuing to expand as growers recognize its early-season advantages and market potential.

May 13 , 2025

Divine Flavor announces supply shift from South America to Mexico

In recent years, the period from April to May has become pivotal for Divine Flavor, as its Jalisco operations begin just as the last shipments from the Chilean season conclude. A steady supply of fresh, high-quality varieties, such as Autumncrisp, Cotton Candy, and Sweet Globe, has been essential in ensuring a seamless transition for its North American retail partners.

April 21 , 2025

Egyptian grape industry committed to protecting plant breeder's rights ahead of 2025 season

In recent years, breeders have introduced many new varieties of high-performance table grapes to Egypt, which are now successfully cultivated by leading Egyptian growers.

April 15 , 2025

New Chilean table grape projections show slight decrease in exports due to weather

The Chilean organization estimates a slight drop of 1% in export volumes from the former projection of 66,940,146 standardized boxes (each weighing 8.2 kilos). 

April 09 , 2025