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Early table grape varieties from ITUM as a response to the challenges of the sector

Dona Uva forecasts a harvest of 3,000 tons of table grapes in the 2026 campaign.

The area under table grapes has decreased by 44% Agronews Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:54 While the industry reports the first growth in processing in six years, the numbers hide a completely different event. In one year, the country lost almost half of the area under grapes eaten fresh, while wine grapes were almost unaffected. This is not a coincidence of weather, but a conscious choice by producers. This is evidenced by data from a study of the Ukrainian wine market conducted by the Diya.Biznes team on behalf of Wines of Ukraine, reports Drinks+. In 2025, the area under wine grapes decreased by only one percent, while that under table grapes decreased by 44 percent immediately. That is, the vine growers almost retained the technical plantings and at the same time got rid of almost half of those that produced berries for fresh consumption. The logic of this choice is quite practical. Table grapes require refrigerators, fast logistics, access to retail networks, and a solvent buyer nearby