The industry expects a 12% increase in volumes inspected for export compared to the actual inspected volumes of the 2022-23 season.
Vietnam is now the ninth-largest market for U.S. agricultural products, while the United States is the largest market for Vietnamese agricultural products.
UF/IFAS researchers are developing a freeze-drying technique to preserve the fruit’s peel, as it contains most of the superfood properties, while making it more appealing to audiences.
The California Table Grape Commission has unveiled the impact of Hurricane Hilary on the state's grape crop, estimating an initial loss of 25 million boxes, each weighing 8.6 kilograms.
The U.S. is the largest destination market for both Chile and Peru, with shipments representing 49% and 46% of total exports for each country, respectively.
The São Francisco Valley accounts for 95% of all Brazilian grapes produced for export, but the valley has only five agricultural inspectors to analyze and release the product.
The vestiges of Tropical Storm Hilary, previously classified as a Category 4 hurricane when it was raking across the Pacific before crashing ashore in Mexico, brought record-breaking rainfall to Southern California.
With approximately 30% of the crop harvested when the hurricane hit, it is projected that 35% of the remaining crop – 25 million boxes – has been lost.
The fully integrated campaign – expected to be the largest ever for a branded grape – aims to raise retail and consumer awareness and stimulate demand for these grapes.
The financing provided by BID Invest will support Pura Fruit's growth strategy by expanding its agricultural production through the planting of 150 new acres of table grapes, increasing water storage capacity, and the installation of covers on plantations.