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Namibia loves the ARRA Varieties

As the Namibian table grape season progresses, the mid ARRA Varieties light up the Aussenkehr moon landscape.

Frontier Fruit Share their ARRA Experience

"The combination of high yields and ease of management are extremely rewarding."​

Frontier Grapes is the proud creation of native Namibians, Henner and Heidrun Diekmann. Jan Mostert, Farm Manager of Frontier, leads their legacy of quality and craftsmanship with dedication and passion. Jan has shared his excitement for the performance of the ARRA Varieties: “We are pleased with this year’s performance of the ARRA Varieties. The berry size has been even bigger compared to the previous year, with an overall good quality of the crop. The yield remained consistent, confirming the reliability and stability of these varieties.“

Namibia loves ARRA Varieties
ARRA Sweeties harvest
Namibia loves ARRA Varieties
Beautiful bunch of ARRA Sweeties
Namibia loves ARRA Varieties
ARRA Sweeties
Namibia loves ARRA Varieties
A bunch on the vine is a bunch in the box
Namibia loves ARRA Varieties
Smiling Sweeties

Most Satisfying Varieties

The Frontier team attests that ARRA Passion Star™ and ARRA Sweeties™ stand out as the most satisfying varieties this year. Jan Mostert explains: “The primary reason for this is the substantial volume they yield each year. Moreover, these varieties require minimal effort in terms of preparation, reducing labour inputs. The combination of high yields with ease of management and preparation, are extremely rewarding.”

Important Advantages

Based on their experience, they explain that ARRA varieties, and specifically ARRA Passion Star and ARRA Sweeties, have several important advantages. One of the most significant benefits, as mentioned, is the reduced labour requirements during cultivation and preparation. This efficiency allows for cost savings and streamlines the overall production process. Additionally, they emphasize that the consistent good volume of these varieties is noteworthy, and they exhibit excellent colouration consistently, eliminating concerns related to colour.

ARRA Sweeties in packing house
ARRA Sweeties in packing house
ARRA Sweeties
ARRA Sweeties
ARRA Sweeties
ARRA Sweeties
ARRA Sweeties punnet
ARRA Sweeties punnet
ARRA Sweeties
ARRA Sweeties
Stunning Duo: ARRA Sweeties and ARRA Mystic Bloom
Stunning Duo: ARRA Sweeties and ARRA Mystic Bloom
ARRA Mystic Bloom
ARRA Mystic Bloom
The Frontier Team
The Frontier Team

Standards and Preferences of these markets

Henner Diekmann, Director of Frontier tells us where these beauties are headed: “Our primary exporting markets for table grapes include the UK, the EU, and Malaysia. These regions have consistently shown demand for our ARRA varieties, and we continue to focus on meeting the standards and preferences of these markets.”

Credit is due: The stunning photos at Frontier were taken by Dewald Kirsten of Lucentlands for Exsa, the exporters of these beautiful grapes. We know our varieties are photogenic, but we truly appreciate Dewald’s ability to capture the perfect moments and angles.

More ARRA Delights from Namibia

The ARRA Sweeties in Namibia mark the nearing end of the ARRA varieties harvest in this early region. Before moving on to other regions in Southern Africa, we’re delighted to share some true beauties now being shipped to markets.

Orange River Vineyard Investments (ORVI)

ARRA Sweeties, ORVI Namibia
ARRA Sweeties, ORVI Namibia
ARRA Sweeties, ORVI Namibia, good size, good brix
ARRA Sweeties, ORVI Namibia, good size, good brix
Leon junior production manager, proud of their ARRA Sweeties
Leon junior production manager, proud of their ARRA Sweeties

ORVI shares that ARRA Sweeties had a very good production, as usual. At NGC the quality and yields were very good. All waiting to hear feedback from the markets to update you.

Namibian Grape Company (NGC)

ARRA Sweeties, Namibian Grape Company
ARRA Sweeties, Namibian Grape Company
ARRA Sweeties, Namibian Grape Company
ARRA Sweeties, Namibian Grape Company
ARRA Mystic Bloom Namibian Grape Company
ARRA Mystic Bloom Namibian Grape Company
ARRA Mystic Bloom Namibian Grape Company, ready to go...
ARRA Mystic Bloom Namibian Grape Company, ready to go...

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ARRA Cherry Crush™

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.”

ARRA Fire Crunch™

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.

ARRA Passion Fire™

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.”

ARRA Fire Kiss™

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.