Sweet Globe™ Grapes | IFG TEN | Fresh Farms® | California | C-CTN ±8.2 Kg - 18 lb | 6 Clamshells 3 lb
Sweet Globe™ grapes (Vitis vinifera L.), variety IFG TEN, are premium green seedless table grapes recognized for their exceptionally crunchy texture, naturally sweet flavor with delicate honey notes and low acidity. Grown in California, USA, and marketed under the Fresh Farms® brand, they stand out for their large berries, thin skin and excellent eating quality. Their approximately 8.2 Kg (18 lb) cardboard carton containing 6 individual 3 lb clamshells is ideal for supermarkets, fresh produce retailers, restaurants, hotels and foodservice establishments.
Organoleptic Properties
Oval to slightly elongated berries of relatively large size, featuring light-green to yellowish-green coloration and a smooth surface with a delicate natural waxy bloom. They offer thin skin and firm, juicy, exceptionally crunchy flesh, delivering a predominantly sweet flavor with low acidity and subtle honey notes. The variety typically features berries measuring approximately 18–24 mm in diameter, with an optimal soluble solids level of 18–20° Brix. Its seedless character and satisfying texture make it particularly appealing for fresh consumption.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for fresh consumption, snacks, lunchboxes, fruit salads, bowls, breakfasts, yogurt and buffets. In contemporary cuisine, Sweet Globe™ grapes are excellent for cheese platters, gourmet appetizers, green salads and accompaniments for poultry and cold cuts. In baking and pastry applications, they can be incorporated into fruit tarts, parfaits, fruit skewers, chilled desserts and pastry decorations. They pair particularly well with brie, goat cheese, walnuts, almonds, honey, mint, citrus fruits and white chocolate.
Format
Cardboard carton (C-CTN) containing approximately 8.2 Kg (18 lb) of fresh Sweet Globe™ grapes, variety IFG TEN, Fresh Farms® brand, originating from California, USA. Includes 6 individual clamshells of 3 lb (approximately 1.36 Kg) each, providing a total nominal packed fruit weight of 8.16 Kg. The individual clamshell containers help protect the grape clusters while supporting convenient storage, distribution and attractive retail display.
Storage and Handling
For commercial storage, maintain preferably at -1 to 0 °C (30–32 °F) and approximately 90–95% relative humidity, preserving a consistent cold chain. Avoid impacts, excessive compression, condensation and prolonged exposure to heat. Keep clamshells properly arranged and ventilated to minimize damage to the grape clusters. For household consumption, refrigerate the fruit and wash only before eating, keeping the clusters dry during storage.
Quality and Selection Criteria
Select grape clusters with firm, well-attached berries, uniform green coloration and a fresh appearance, without mold, decay, splitting or dehydration. Stems should maintain a healthy appearance without excessive dryness, while the berries should offer a crunchy, juicy and naturally sweet texture. The delicate natural waxy bloom on the skin is a normal characteristic of fresh grapes. Clamshell packaging should be clean, intact and properly closed.
Season
In California, the commercial table grape season generally extends from May through January, depending on the variety and storage conditions. Sweet Globe™ is considered a mid-season grape variety, harvested during the summer and fall growing season according to the production area. Its favorable storage characteristics help preserve fruit quality throughout commercial distribution.
Origin
United States — California.
The grapevine (Vitis vinifera) has its botanical and domestication origins in regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus, where grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years. Their expansion throughout the Mediterranean and eventually to the Americas led to the development of numerous varieties for fresh consumption, raisin production and winemaking.
The Sweet Globe™ variety, technically identified as IFG TEN, was developed in Bakersfield, California, through the International Fruit Genetics (IFG) breeding program. It originated from a cross made in 2003, was selected in 2005 and received a United States plant patent in 2013.
One of Sweet Globe™'s most distinctive characteristics is its extremely crunchy texture, combined with thin skin and a sweet, low-acidity flavor. These qualities were developed through conventional breeding and selection techniques focused on improving the eating characteristics of fresh table grapes.
California is one of the leading table grape-producing regions in the United States. Its warm climate, abundant sunshine and advanced cultivation practices support the production of fruit appreciated for its natural sweetness, firmness and consistent commercial quality.*
