Oppy has significantly expanded its import grape program for the 2025/26 season, adding 1.25 million additional boxes of grapes through its strategic integration with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA).
The expansion represents a 44% year-on-year increase in volume and strengthens Oppy’s position as one of the top ten importers of Peruvian grapes into the United States and Canada.
The move comes despite a slower start to Peruvian grape exports into North America earlier in the season. While overall shipments faced early pressure, Oppy says its long-term grower relationships and expanded sourcing footprint have allowed it to chart a different course.
The additional volume follows Oppy’s alignment with DDNA in October 2025, which added scale and depth to its sourcing from both Peru and Chile.
Peru and Chile strengthen seasonal coverage
Oppy confirmed the expanded grape program includes fruit from Peru early in the season, followed by Chilean supply extending availability through to the end of April.
Company executives say the combined sourcing strategy improves resilience across the US fresh produce market at a time when weather variability, logistics disruption, and export timing continue to affect supply planning.
Senior Oppy teams visited the Ica region in Peru in November to review crop conditions. The company said quality across the program is strong, with good sizing, colour, and flavour reported across key varieties.
Red and green fresh-crop grapes are expected to be available in volume from mid-January through the end of February, providing retailers with a solid promotional window.
Increased focus on premium varieties
The expanded program also includes a wider mix of high-demand grape varieties, led by AutumnCrisp® arriving from Peru, followed by continued supply from Chile later in the season.
Oppy said market conditions are supportive as the import season gains momentum, with retailers seeking promotable green and red grapes that meet both visual standards and eating quality expectations.
Varieties included in the program span a broad range of colours and profiles:
Red grapes such as Allison, Jack’s Salute™ and Scarlotta Seedless®
Green grapes including AutumnCrisp®, Timpson, Sweet Globe™ and Great Green
The company said grower-partners producing AutumnCrisp® are rated highly for quality and have the acreage and scale needed to support increased volumes compared with last season.
Supporting retail consistency and shelf performance
Oppy said the expanded grape program is designed to deliver consistency for retailers across availability, sizing, and quality during a critical part of the trading calendar.
The company’s grape portfolio includes established brands such as Dole, Ocean Spray and Sun Grape, which continue to play an important role in shopper recognition and shelf confidence.
With broader varietal coverage and increased volume, Oppy expects retailers to be well positioned to support promotions while maintaining stable supply through late winter and early spring.
The company said the program reflects its wider strategy of combining scale, long-term grower partnerships, and branded supply to manage volatility in global fruit markets.
Oppy expects the expanded import grape program to support strong retail performance throughout the remainder of the import season.
Editor’s Note: This article is based on company information released by Oppy regarding its 2025/26 import grape program expansion, including sourcing volumes, varieties, and supply strategy across Peru and Chile. No third-party estimates or additional market data have been added
