
From Grapa genetics to the global stage: tiqi begins its international journey
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Great innovation begins with an exceptional grape variety. Bringing it to the market is a journey of its own.
We are honored and proud that tiqi™ has been awarded Varietal Innovation of the Year by @marksandspencer
At Grapa Global, we know that the journey from breeding an exceptional variety to seeing it on the retail shelf is a long one. It begins with distinctive genetics, remarkable eating qualities, and the conviction that a grape has something genuinely new to offer consumers.
With tiqi, we saw the opportunity to take that innovation further, creating a brand that would reflect the unique character of the varieties behind it.
M&S recognized the potential of tiqi from the outset, embracing not only the exceptional varieties but also the brand identity, design, and packaging. Their willingness to introduce something genuinely new to consumers reflects the forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation that mirror our own aspiration at Grapa. It is what makes M&S such a valued partner.
Our sincere thanks to Marta Esteban, Ghenadie Coroi, and the M&S team for their trust and partnership. This award marks a proud milestone for tiqi and a shared achievement that makes it all the more meaningful.
#GrapaGlobal #tiqi #MarksAndSpencer #VarietalInnovation #TableGrapes
Love at first taste, freshly harvested in Greece! 🇬🇷❤️🍇
Fresh from SIMVOLO’s harvest, ARRA Cherry Crush™ stands out with full, glossy bunches and a beautiful deep cherry-red colour.
Sweet, juicy and wonderfully crisp, every bite is a delicious reminder of why we love this variety. A feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds! ❤️🍇
#ARRACherryCrush #grapavarieties #greece #tablegrapes #uvadatavola
That`s a wrap on Murcia! 🍇
Proud to have been a sponsor of the 11th International Table Grape Symposium (ITGS), and grateful for every conversation along the way.
🎤 On the panel, Nomi Karniel Padan, Grapa Global Commercial Director, joined the discussion "Branding, What Does Success Look Like?", sharing how a great grape becomes a brand people remember, just like tiqi™.
🍇 At our Presentation & Tasting, guests explored Grapa varieties from Italy, Spain and California, alongside tiqi™, comparing, tasting and taking notes across two full sessions.
🥂 And of course, we raised a glass together with friends old and new.
A big thank you to the ITGS organizers and to everyone who stopped by our stand, listened, tasted and shared ideas with us. Safe travels home, and see you at the next one!
#ITGS2026 #TableGrapes #Grapa #tiqi #FreshProduce Murcia
These pictures just arrived from the ARRA Fire Crunch™ harvest in northern Peru, and the fruit is showing exactly what it was bred for.
Rich, vibrant red colour
Sweet, satisfying flavour with that signature crunch
Large juicy berries
It`s always rewarding to see a variety perform this well in the field and carry that quality all the way into the bag. A great season for ARRA Fire Crunch™ in Peru.
#ARRAFireCrunch #TableGrapes #Peru #Harvest2026 #FreshProduce
Proud to be a Sponsor of the 11th International Table Grape Symposium (ITGS) in Murcia.
Grapa is looking forward to being part of this important gathering of the global table grape industry, bringing together professionals, researchers and industry leaders from around the world.
As part of the program, Nomi Karniel Padan, Grapa Global Commercial Director, will join the panel discussion:
“Branding, What Does Success Look Like?”
September 29 | 12:45–13:45
On September 30, we also invite attendees to join our Grapa Presentation & Tasting, with three sessions at 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00, offering the opportunity to discover and taste Grapa varieties grown across the globe.
Throughout all three days of the Symposium, we invite you to visit the Grapa stand, meet our team and taste a selection of our ARRA™ varieties from around the world.
Come and discover the flavors, quality and diversity of Grapa varieties firsthand. We look forward to welcoming you in Murcia.
@itgsymposium
@nomipadan
Madrid, here we come!
We are getting ready for Fruit Attraction 2026!
Come visit us, meet our team and taste some of the finest Grapa Varieties. Sweet, crunchy, juicy, and bursting with flavor… we can`t wait to share them with you!
📍 Hall 8 | Stand 8B17
📅 October 6–8, 2026
See you in Madrid! 🍇
#GrapaGlobal #FruitAttraction2026 #GrapaVarieties #TableGrapes
Last week, Grapa Global brought some serious energy to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in Hong Kong.
The Grapa stand welcomed the industry with the varieties that keep raising the bar for what a table grape can be, and it was incredible to see the reaction in real time, one taste at a time.
It was great to explore new opportunities with Asian buyers and spend time with our valued producers from South Africa, Australia, Peru, and Chile.
Then came the highlight of the week: the official international launch of tiqi™, celebrated with a rooftop launch party overlooking the Hong Kong skyline. The hard work behind the scenes came together in one night: bold, playful and exactly the kind of "you have to taste it to believe it" moment tiqi™ was built for.
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand, and to our partners at @topfruit_sa and Fruitips for helping bring tiqi™ to life.
This is just the beginning; anytime is tiqi™ time.
@tiqigrapes @the_packaging_hippie
@nomipadan @vered_karniel @ikarniel
@bilenko77 @geobitsakos @jac_merwe @foodzluts
#grapaglobal #tiqi #asiafruitlogistica #grapes #freshproduce #tiqigrapes #grapavarieties
The Grapa team is heading to Hong Kong! 🐾🍇
Catch us at @asiafruitlogistica
Hall 5 – Stand 5R42, from 2–4 September.
Come explore our varieties, see what`s new from Grapa, and connect with the team in person.
See you there!
#Grapa #AsiaFruitLogistica #HongKong #TableGrapes #freshproduce
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.