IFG to Transform the Raisin Industry with Dried on the Vine Varieties

International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), the world’s largest table grape breeder, which boasts over 48 patented table grape varieties and ten patented sweet cherry varieties, has announced that its new patented raisin variety IFG Rais-one is ready to go to market.

UK Trade Visit Highlights Benefits of SA Raisins

July 8, 2022 Raisins South Africa

Key figures from the South African raisin industry have visited UK suppliers to develop trading relationships and explain the benefits of the dried fruit.

Health Benefits of South African Raisins Take Centre Stage in UK Campaign

April 5, 2022 Raisins South Africa

The initiative by Raisins South Africa is looking to highlight the fact that SA raisins are almost entirely residue free, naturally sundried and of the highest quality.

UK Growth for South African Raisins

January 19, 2022 Raisins South Africa

The South African raisin industry reports continued growth at the end of the 2021 season, despite climatic challenges.

Raisins Market is Expected to Expand at a CAGR of 5.4% in Terms of Revenue over 2018-2026

In the global raisins market, Turkey and the U.S. hold prominent market shares as far as the production of dried grapes is concerned. Turkey is the world’s largest producer of raisins, and their production was 429,000 tons in 2014, a remarkable growth of 27% since 2000. Followed by Turkey, major producers of raisins are the U.S., Iran, China, and Chile.