The firm secured immediate enforcement for the removal of unauthorized Sugrathirtyfive vines, commercialized under the AUTUMNCRISP brand.
The Andean country’s campaign has been marked by varietal replacement, where seedless cultivars are king.
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.
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,"
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) attributes this season's growth to favorable conditions across all five production regions and ongoing improvements in logistics and port operations.
In his decision, Judge Ali labeled the initial authorization by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as "arbitrary and capricious."
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.
Following years of litigation, an Italian court awarded BLOOM FRESH over €750,000 in damages, costs, and penalties against well-known serial infringers.
California-based table grape breeder Grapa Global firmly believes that it’s the early bird who gets the worm. The company kicked off its 2025 grape season back in July, with what they call the world’s earliest red, white, and black grape trio—ARRA Fire Kiss, ARRA Honey Pop, and ARRA Mystic Charm. In addition to their rich […]
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.
