
A challenging but steady South African grape season
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Behind every successful variety there are people whose expertise makes it possible.
In breeding, research, field work and global collaboration, women contribute knowledge, precision and dedication that help drive innovation in table grapes. Their work supports the development of new varieties and helps growers deliver consistent quality to markets around the world.
At Grapa, we are proud to work alongside women whose professionalism and passion continue to move our industry forward.
Happy International Women’s Day. 💜
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Oh well, we got the BIGGEST CRUNCH!😁
#arrafirecrunch
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🇮🇳Field Days are currently taking place in India, where growers are visiting vineyards planted with ARRA Cherry Crush™ to see the variety performing under local conditions. The feedback from farmers has been very positive, with strong vineyard performance drawing significant interest.
🍇Harvest is expected around the second week of April, positioning the fruit to reach the European market from early May, covering an important commercial window throughout the month.
Another key advantage is the extended harvest window of more than six weeks, offering growers flexibility while maintaining quality and market timing.
Several groups of growers are visiting the vineyards during these Field Days, with another visit scheduled tomorrow as interest in this promising red variety continues to grow.
#grapaglobal #arrakecherrycrush #tablegrapes #grapebreeding #farming
🇮🇳 The Grapa team is in India 🇮🇳
Rafi, Uzi and Georgios on the ground, meeting growers, walking vineyards and strengthening partnerships.
As always, a great atmosphere, open discussions and genuine hospitality. Thank you to our Indian growers for the warm welcome, the professionalism and the shared commitment to quality.
This is how long-term collaboration is built, season after season.
#grapaglobal #grapavarieties #tablegrapes #farming
Wait… did you say crunchy?
Not just crunchy.
The biggest crunch in the vineyard.
ARRA FIRE CRUNCH™ delivers that explosive bite consumers remember and growers rely on. Firm texture, bold eating experience and consistency that stands out in every clamshell.
When crunch is the benchmark, this is the reference.
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ARRA Fire Crunch™
Spotted on the shelves of The Standard Market Company, under the producer brand Hellooo Grapes by GrapeCo Australia.
Bold crunch. Intense color. Explosive flavor.
ARRA Fire Crunch™ delivers a next-level eating experience for Australian consumers.
From vineyard to shelf, this is premium genetics in action.
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Andre Vermaak, Global Tech Support Advisor at Grapa Global, visits AgriCactus in Mexico 🇲🇽 and walks through commercial plantings of ARRA Honey Pop™.
💪 Strong fruit set.
🙌 Bunches on every shoot.
👏 High fruit load across the block.
ARRA Honey Pop™ continues to show its potential in commercial production in Mexico, supported by professional growers and well managed vineyards.
#grapaglobal #tablegrapes #grapes #farming
Another year, another Grapa Field Day!😃🙌
This coming 3-7 of August we ll be back in Bakersfield to showcase the finest Grapa varieties, straight from the field.
Save the dates for Grapa Field Days 2026 and join us for vineyard walks, technical insights and meaningful conversations with growers and partners from around the world.
😋Gala Dinner on August 5.
See you in California 🍇
#grapafielddays #grapavarieties #tablegrapes #viticulture #grapaglobal
The Crush Everyone’s talking about!
Tony Calvillo, Vice President of International Business Development, Dayka & Hackett LLC, shared: “Today, we visited the ARRA Cherry Crush—a grape variety that exceeds the expectations of growers, consumers, and retailers alike. We are thrilled to witness its remarkable potential. Boasting an alluring cherry colour, impressive size, abundant production, and a perfect balance of taste and crunch, ARRA Cherry Crush creates a mutually beneficial scenario for discerning producers, consumers, and retailers.”
Igniting the senses
Just in time for the festive season, the inaugural batch of ARRA Fire Crunch™ made its way from Peru to the USA. Karl Conrads, founder, CEO of Grapasa accompanied the first year vines from budbreak all the way to Walmart facilities in Los Angeles.
Don’t miss the footage, showing this landmark arrival, now the sky’s the limit.
Sharing the passion – Right now in Southern Africa:
“It’s a great, beautiful grape, we are having a great time packing it.” shares Gabriel Viljoen of G.P. Viljoen Farming
We’ve heard other growers excited about this year’s performance.
“The ARRA Passion Fire was probably the most beautiful red grapes around on our farms.”
Start the season with a Kiss
This year, attendees got a firsthand look at ARRA Fire Kiss™ in Egypt. What stood out was how distinctly different it was from the Flame, leaving no doubt that it is the perfect Flame replacement.