Grapa Varieties has made a name for itself commercializing ARRA™ and Early Sweet™ table grape varieties, especially with the ARRA 15 (branded as ARRA Sweeties™). Developed, together with all the ARRA varieties, at the ARD Breeding Programme, this is a white, seedless grape variety that is cultivated worldwide. “ARRA 15 is our most well-known and strongest variety, so far,” says Alexandra. Introduced six years ago, about 3,000 hectares are planted with ARRA 15 globally. The variety’s big advantages are its taste, crunchiness and great shelf life, making it also an excellent Thompson seedless replacement.
ARRA 15 is totally rain resistant, growing in the tough Brazilian weather and doing excellently in the arid regions of Namibia, north Chile and Peru, as well as in the colder climates of Europe. Talking about rain and humidity resistance, Grapa is leading the way with a full basket of red, black and white rain-resistant varieties.