Industry & Trade
Industry & Trade
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
Industry & Trade
Fresh Farms partners up with Sun World to supply branded table grapes to North America

Fresh Farms has partnered with Sun World International to supply its proprietary table grape varieties to the North American market as part of the company's global network of licensed marketers. Through this partnership, Fresh Farms will produce, pack, and market Sun World–branded grapes across its operations in Mexico, the United States, and South America. Supply […]

calendar_today February 09 , 2026
Industry & Trade
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,"

calendar_today November 17 , 2025
Industry & Trade
SATI reports strong outlook for 2025-26 South African table grape exports

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.

calendar_today October 31 , 2025
Industry & Trade
Sun World expands its global marketer network presence in Egypt, Chile, and Italy

Fruit breeder, licenser, and marketer Sun World announced through a press release that it added five new marketers to its global licensee network, expanding its presence in three regional produce trade powerhouses—Egypt, Chile, and Italy. This strategic move follows a thorough evaluation process, reinforcing Sun World’s commitment to delivering consistent, year-round access to premium branded […]

calendar_today August 19 , 2025
Industry & Trade
New paradigms for the table grape industry and the importance of sustainability

Major producers and exporters of table grapes in the Southern Hemisphere joined forces at the Global Grape Convention 2024. This collaborative event allowed countries in the region to speak on the current issues affecting the market.

calendar_today August 09 , 2024
Industry & Trade
US closes million-dollar deal for South African table grapes

This transaction will reportedly help U.S. retailers keep produce prices stable for consumers during the off-season when commodity prices rise 35%.

calendar_today July 03 , 2024
Industry & Trade
Peru and China update phytosanitary protocols for air shipments of table grapes

Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Franco was in charge of signing the update of phytosanitary protocols for exporting Peruvian table grapes by air to the Chinese market.

calendar_today July 01 , 2024
Industry & Trade
Peruvian table grape exports down 9%

Provid’s General Manager Alejandro Cabrera tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the decrease is mostly due to weather phenomena.

calendar_today November 14 , 2023
Industry & Trade
Chilean table grape exports project 5% uptick for 2023-24

For the upcoming 2023-24 term, the U.S. is projected to take 56% of overall shipments, with Asia and Europe following with a 19% and 16% share, respectively.

calendar_today October 25 , 2023
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