U.S.-Africa Trade Desk Secures $56 Million South African Table Grape Deal, Benefiting US Consumers and Boosting US-Africa Trade

June 27, 2024 Prosper Africa

Prosper Africa is proud to announce the United States – Africa Trade Desk (USATD)’s first $56M trade deal for 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes to the U.S. The U.S.-Africa Trade Desk is a joint venture between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, whose mandate is to bridge the gap between African agricultural suppliers and US buyers.

Sun World International Launches Two New Table Grape Varieties

APPLAUSE™ and EPIC CRISP® are the newest additions to join Sun World International’s family of table grape brands. For more than thirty years, Sun World International’s researchers have worked to develop and introduce flavorful, grower-friendly fruit varieties that enable producers, marketers and retailers to drive sales while delivering to consumers a delicious and consistent eating experience. 

BLOOM FRESH Conducts its First-Ever Open Day in China – the World’s Leading Breeder of Table Grapes

BLOOM FRESH, the world’s largest premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, conducted its first-ever table grape Open Day in China in early June. Over 80 guests attended the event which was held in Yunnan province and showcased the significance of the Chinese market for BLOOM FRESH and the company’s commitment to innovation in grape cultivation.

BLOOM FRESH Appoints Josep Jove Estiarte as CEO

BLOOM FRESH is delighted to announce the official appointment of Josep Jove Estiarte as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Estiarte has been serving as Interim CEO and Chief Innovation Officer since February 2024.

Bloom Fresh Celebrates Top Prizes and Achievements at the South African Block Competitions

BLOOM FRESH™ or BLOOM, the world’s leading premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, took the honors during the last South African and Namibia Block Competitions with their varieties Timco™, Timpson™, Cotton Candy™ and Sweet Globe™. These awards are especially important for BLOOM as South Africa and Namibia are growing markets for table grape production, underscoring how well BLOOM’s top varieties grow in these regions.