Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:
Sector | Fruit (grapes)
German BLE Week 11:
'Italian cauliflower dominated the market, followed by French shipments'
Moldovan grape exports rise as prices fall and storage challenges grow
Australian Sunraysia growers report damage after heavy rainfall
Unseasonal Indian rain damages grapes, onions, and mango crops
"This year's grape harvest around 40 per cent lower"
Rain hits Chile’s central grape growing region
Namibia flags fruit fly risk for table grape exports
New agricultural projects aimed at developing horticulture and seed production launched in Kazakhstan
"Gulf halt and shipping chaos hit India's grape exports, 400 weekly containers in limbo”
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Egyptian oranges arrive on the market while blueberry prices rebound
Enforcement escalates against illegal grape plantings in Peru
U.S. tariff uncertainty affects Brazil fruit export planning
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 13 March:
Green cabbage leads U.S. grocery ads this week at 7%
German BLE week 10:
'Increasing South African imports are putting pressure on European pear prices'
South African grape and stonefruit exports delayed in Middle East
Brazilian study updates fertilization guidelines for vineyards
Rebecca Blackman - WA Farm Direct
Variety mix allows market match for Aussie grape exporter
Corné van de Klundert, Origin Fruit Group:
"Grape prices expected to recover after difficult weeks in the market"
Middle East conflict delays South Africa apple, pear and stone fruit exports
Egypt launches agricultural fund as exports reach US$11.5 billion
Fruit and onion exports stranded at India’s JNPT
Mozambican demand grows for Zimbabwean produce
Belize fruit and vegetable prices shift, with watermelon down 23.5%
"India’s new grape varieties set for massive acreage and export ramp-up"
Enrique Rossi - Budou Farms:
“Pretty much the rain of one year in two days”
Mexico’s main grape season anticipated to start 7-10 days early
Chile revises its 2025-2026 table grape export forecast to 62.2 million boxes
Egypt became top grape supplier to Finland in 2025
Wian Mouton - Bosman Adama
Guardians of grapevine plant material in South Africa
“Spain has made a significant leap forward in seedless grapes and has a bright future”
Alejandro Falcón, Premium Choice Global:
"It's been a straightforward, simple year for grapes"
Adelaide cold store set support South Australian citrus and grape exports
Rain delays fruit and almond harvest in southern Australia
"The weather did not have a significant impact on the Moldovan grape harvest"
Enrique Rossi - Budou Farms
Sweet-tooth customers power grape exports
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 27 Feb:
Retail produce ads dip 3% as grapes lead fruit promotions
Chile
El Maule opts for new routes and starts shipping its cherries from Puerto Coronel
India begins commercial production of new premium grape varieties
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Neutral ENSO supports New Zealand harvest outlook
“Demand for green seedless grapes outpaces red seedless in a ratio of 3:1”
U.S. winter storm causes crop and farm damage in Arkansas
Brazil’s Port of Pecém fruit exports rise 14% in 2025, led by melons
Francois Myburgh – Impala Citrus
Lemons shine, but on grapes, it’s challenging
Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global:
"Due to the delays in South Africa, we got arrivals every 2 to 3 days instead of the usual 7 days"
Chile standardizes table grape sizes
Fanny Robles, Agrícola Pampa Baja SAC:
"Growing Chinese production limits opportunities for Peruvian grapes"
Brazilian fruit exporters face uncertainty over proposed 15% U.S. tariff
Consumer convenience drives fruit breeding in the years to come
A challenging but steady South African grape season
South Africa’s table grape industry resilient amid global pressures
Jorge Salhus, Exportadora Vientos del Sur:
"There are fewer Red Globe grapes available in the market because many have shifted to seedless varieties"
Alonso Puga, Proserla:
Higher prices in the U.S. market redefined the Peruvian grape season
The European Commission updates the MRLs for various pesticides starting this year
Dominican Republic ends 2025 with record exports and diversifies its offer with table grapes
Uzbekistan becomes Russia’s largest supplier of fresh grapes and raisins in 2025
Grape and citrus imports rise in 2025, while nut supplies decline to Kyrgyzstan
India seeks greater Brazilian market access for pomegranates, grapes and garlic
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
“Citrus is arriving from all sides, but quality and demand are under pressure”
Alberto Cruz, Provex:
"It's going to be a very challenging grape season, possibly more than last year"
Brazil launches BRS Pérola seedless grape for Southern growers
The Global Grape Report launched
Andrea Candiano, Van der Lans International:
"South African grapes now competing on price with India rather than the other way around"
German BLE week 7:
'First Minneola oranges from Israel expected in week 8'
Giacomo Grande - Grape Evolution
Italian grapes available beyond December: Late Pearl's winning strategy
Peruvian exports rise 14.4% as avocado shipments increase 35.1%
Luis Miguel Vegas, Provid:
Peru exports more table grapes than last season
Small Moldovan grape growers enter EU market through certification and cooperation
Tesco recalls grape and berry medley over salmonella
Chinese court awards USD 573,000 in grape PVR infringement case
Year-round table grape program launches under new leadership-owned structure
Table grapes from Peru to wind down as Chile ramps up
South Korean Shine Muscat prices drop over 80% due to oversupply
South African agricultural exports reach US$15.1bn in 2025
Uzbekistan harvested nearly 2M tonnes of grapes in 2025
Uzbekistan expands intensive orchards and vineyards under 2024–2025 development programme
Week 7 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Prices rise ahead of the holiday, with cherries and cherry plums leading gains in the first half of the week
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 13 Feb:
U.S. retail ad volumes rise 6% during seasonal demand
Positive Moldovan grape season concluded, stone fruit season is next
"We harvested the grapes before the heavy rains started"
“Our commitment to bringing customers something different”
Woolworths shakes up its grape offering with world-first Shaker grapes
German BLE week 6:
'Demand for apples was favorable in some areas'
South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion
Tomer Biran – 360 Argus
Protecting varietal IP using proactive prevention rather than purely reactive enforcement
Andres Ribas, FruitOne Europe:
"Exciting transition expected for citrus from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere"
Germán Vergara, ProChile:
"German customers prioritize long-term relationships and trust"
Gabriël Viljoen – De Vlei Boerdery
Getting grapes through Cape Town port this season is a labour of Hercules
“In 11 years, we developed into the largest importer of Peruvian table grapes into the U.S.”
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit
"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
“Indian grape exports shift to the Middle East as European shipments await required Brix levels"
Produce ads increase 3% ahead of Super Bowl promotions
Moyca presents a grape proposal for Valentine's Day
Renato Alves, Coana:
"A 50% tariff practically drove us out of the U.S. market"
German BLE week 5:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers remains limited'
South Korea grants market access for South African table grapes
Strong winds cause substantial damage to Alicante's agricultural sector
Week 6 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean plums hit the market while Australian green grapes prices remain high
Multicultural team grows premium table grapes in NZ
Hazelnuts and new table grapes expand crop options in Wisconsin
Moldova starts table grape exports strongly in January
Philippines seeks Japanese access for bananas and tropical fruit
AI smartphone grading expands to apples and grapes
“In breeding, the bar for consistency is higher than it’s ever been”
Legal production for green seedless grape variety secured
Provid lowers its projections for the Peruvian grape season
Peru
Ica has exported 31 million boxes of grapes this season
Saudi Arabia leases grape orchards under 10-year contract
Maria José Gallego:
"Uvasdoce Fresh continues to grow, keeping its passion for grapes alive"
Alexandra Lacoste, Raisins de Table
Preparations underway for the 2026 French table grape campaign
Central Otago fruit harvest delayed by cool summer
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 30 January :
Retail ads reflect seasonal holidays and produce pricing trends
Brand-led programs, genetics and more in Berlin
John Fox - Pacific Produce:
"A lot of Peruvian growers would have cut EU programmes and sent their grapes to the U.S."
Australian table grape harvest continues despite heatwave
German BLE week 4:
'Overall availability of Spanish peppers was limited'
Laurie Suhr, Bondev
"Our Plastoflex 71 anti-freeze candle has become a benchmark in the face of climate uncertainty"
Francesca Wagner - Romeo's Best:
"We’re currently managing a Victorian heatwave, but our mitigation settings are keeping quality on-spec"
Australian heatwave damages Carnarvon fruit crops
Nico Louw – Exsa
Marketing South African grapes as complex as it’s ever been
"The peak season for citrus exports before the Chinese New Year ends early, while grape demand surges."
Week 4 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Cherry prices continue to decline as blueberry supply tightens and prices rise
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Cold weather lifts U.S. produce ads 5% week on week
“Newer grape varieties are keeping export hopes alive in India”
Oliver Peng - Riverking International:
"China is a major market for Australian grapes, there is always a very good demand for them."
PackXpert deploys GearStation for grape packing
"Machine detects rot, spoilage, and cracked berries"
Australian table grape exports expand in Asia after Japanese access
EU access reshapes outlook for Brazil table grapes
