To the US and beyond: RIOblanco diversifies its market strategy to break into Asia, Mexico, and Brazil

Slow and steady, the company started the 2025-26 season with low volumes destined for high-paying US customers. But the producer is also being cautious, aiming for a diversified market strategy for the upcoming years. 

December 24 , 2025

China's table grape exports set to rival Peru for world No. 1 spot, USDA forecasts

The Asian giant’s surge in production and exports is mainly driven by technological innovation, including rain shelters and new year-round varieties. 

December 23 , 2025

Unifrutti Group acquires Peruvian table grape producer Safco for $150 million

The company is now has 100 percent ownership of the Peruvian producer, including its nearly 1,400 acres of grape farms, plus two modern packhouses in Ica.

December 12 , 2025

California table grape harvest ends with critical drop in cold storage inventory

Between weeks 46 and 48, the USDA reported a dramatic fall in cold storage stock compared to last year. A green variety shortage might be on the horizon, but the industry calls for calm as late cultivars are still at the packing house.

December 12 , 2025

Port chaos stalls South African table grape exports amid growing global competition

The South African Table Grape Industry reports a slower export pace, driven by increased inspections, adverse weather in Cape Town, and strong commercial rivals in the Southern Hemisphere.

December 11 , 2025

Chilean table grape forecast: Varietal renewal drives exports despite slight market decline

The Chilean Table Grape Committee is projecting a total volume of over 63,6 million 18-pound boxes, representing a slight 6.4 percent decrease compared to the previous year.

December 05 , 2025

USDA fights Systems Approach suspension for Chilean table grape imports

The filing opens a 90-day period during which the agency will defend its 2024 decision to unlock the protocol for exporters in the Latin American country.

November 28 , 2025

From the vine, with love—Melissa's exclusive novelty Red Heart K Grape makes US debut just in time for the holidays

With the end of the US table grape season, the LA-based company is putting the love on the shelves with a new Shine Muscat hybrid—but the offering is only one part of a broader strategy.

November 20 , 2025

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