Table Grapes
Lower Orange River downgrade raises concern for Northern Cape irrigation growers
Northern Cape irrigation farmers are concerned that plans to classify the Lower Orange River as a Class III water resource could coincide with lower flows and worsening water quality, placing additional pressure on one of South Africa’s most important irrigated production regions. The lower Orange River region is South Africa's second biggest table grape production region.
Meet tiqi™: the bold new table grape brand
A distinctive new table grape brand is entering the international market with an offering designed to stand out in both flavour and presentation. tiqi™ brings consumers red, seedless grapes that are sweet, juicy and crunchy.
SATI's first 2026/27 table grape estimate: 78.4 million cartons and a season up to two weeks early
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has put its preliminary 2026/2027 export crop at 78.4 million 4.5 kg-equivalent cartons. That is below last season's 81.3 million but in line with the five-year average. SATI's chairperson says warmer weather could bring the season forward by 10 to 14 days.