Over the past 20 years, US table grape imports have increased by 27 percent, a direct result of an ongoing upward trend driven by consumer preference for healthy, high-quality products,
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 […]
Andro Vidal, Commercial Manager at Exportadora Subsole, delivered a detailed presentation on the current state of table grape production and exports in the country.
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.
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.
The first harvest of commercial grapes is scheduled for April, and a trial shipment will be sent to the United States shortly thereafter.
Global Grape Group's founding members include leading table grape importers from Chile, Peru, and Mexico, and will soon expand to include grape importers from around the world.
Thomas Holt III, running sales and marketing at Holt Logistics Corp., told Freshfruitportal.com that the supply of table grapes arriving in the U.S. is significantly outpacing last season.
Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Director of Special Projects at Pandol Bros. Inc., who expressed concerns about this season's imported grapes and the effects of tariffs on costs and trade.
The latest reports indicate that while the market is moving, it is not keeping up with heavy arrivals.
