IFG ends successful table grape IP infringement case in South Africa

The breeder determined that the grower had stolen a slip of the varietal from one of the IFG founder's vineyards in California while visiting and had transported it to South Africa, where it was grafted, propagated, and commercially grown.

February 16 , 2021

After heavy rainfall, Chile's Uvanova takes new measures to boost grape sales

A representative of Chile's Uvanova offers an analysis of the measure being taken to boost sales after heavy rainfalls caused losses to table grapes

February 10 , 2021

Grapes found to protect against UV skin damage

A recent study conducted at the University of Alabama, Birmingham showed that grape consumption could provide protection against UV rays

February 08 , 2021

Namibia: Strong table grape season wrapping up with high volumes

Despite a late start, the Namibian table grape season ended with higher- than-estimated volumes and expect high revenue from exports.

February 05 , 2021

Chile: Late-season red grapes spared in mixed picture for rain-hit crops

Blueberries still to be harvested have and mid-season grape varieties have been significantly affected, while there is damage reported to peaches and plums.

February 04 , 2021

South African table grape packing disrupted by heavy rains

Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over the next 10 days is favorable, according to an industry body.

January 06 , 2021

Egyptian table grape exports to rise by 13 percent

The higher estimates exports would come amid a 2.5 percent rise in commercial production to 1.42 million MT, driven by favorable weather conditions, new technologies, and growing demand.

December 11 , 2020

Australian grape industry body chair quits following Sun World IP breach

The former chair said he did not “wish to subject the ATGA to unnecessary scrutiny” following “breaches to grower license agreements”, according to the association.

July 15 , 2020

Sun World settles with Australian grape grower after IP breach

Californian based variety development and licensing company, Sun World International, says it has reached settlement of a dispute with a "prominent" Australian table grape producer within the Sunraysia region. 

July 01 , 2020

Opinion: What Chilean table grape reconversion means for the industry

Jorge Valenzuela of Fedefruta explains how varietal reconversion will provide worthwhile changes for producers, even in the face of threatening droughts.

January 29 , 2020