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Bloom Fresh cracks down on illegal grape plantings in Peru

Bloom Fresh has stepped up enforcement actions against unauthorized plantings of its proprietary table grape varieties in Peru, including legal cases, supply chain monitoring, and investigations into nurseries suspected of illegal propagation. The fruit breeding company said it has filed three new legal actions with Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la […]

calendar_today March 16 , 2026
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From waste to worth: Grape pomace market to top $2.1B by 2033

Winemaking byproducts are now a high-value source of plant-based antioxidants and natural colorants, with researchers exploring further applications.

calendar_today March 16 , 2026
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Chilean researchers want to grow table grapes with less water while sustaining exports

INIA, the country’s leading agricultural research institute, is looking to determine if adopting controlled irrigation systems can conserve water, without sacrificing fruit quality.

calendar_today March 12 , 2026
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South African table grape exports surpass 67.8 million cartons, up four percent year-over-year

With harvest estimates unchanged, stats show 90 percent completion against SATI’s season forecast and confirm consistent performance from the country's export sector.

calendar_today March 09 , 2026
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Chile updates 2025-26 table grape season projection, with 62.2 million boxes and 72 percent new varieties

Industry body Frutas de Chile said the slight downward adjustment was mainly due to climatic conditions and changing dynamics in the country's producing regions.

calendar_today March 04 , 2026
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South African raisin forecast cut 14 percent due to weather, but strong exports persist

Unlike China and Türkiye, the country experienced stable weather and favorable drying conditions, but that was not enough to offset mildew pressure and hail damage.

calendar_today March 04 , 2026
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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.

calendar_today March 02 , 2026
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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.

calendar_today February 26 , 2026
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Chile trims US grape exports as supply outpaces demand

Despite market pressure from other origins, high-quality output should fetch attractive prices in Europe starting in April.

calendar_today February 20 , 2026
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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™.

calendar_today February 16 , 2026
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