Grape Reporter
Agronometrics in Charts: Hurricane Hilary disrupts California’s grape season
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.
September 19 , 2023
Peru and Chile jointly boost U.S. grape consumption
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.
September 18 , 2023
Lack of agricultural inspectors threaten Brazilian grape exports to U.S.
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.
September 05 , 2023
Agronometrics Shorts: Grape prices jump by 36% as Tropical Storm Hilary batters California
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.
September 05 , 2023
California table grape losses to Hilary estimated at 25 million boxes
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.
September 04 , 2023
Sun World’s first global grape marketing campaign
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.
August 15 , 2023
BID Invest grants Pura Fruit $10M for grape expansion
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.
August 10 , 2023
Fruit World launches organic grape program
Fruit World’s grape program features different varieties and runs from late July through October.
July 27 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: Delayed harvests alter the timeline for Mexico’s table grape season
Similar to Mexico and Coachella, Central California is experiencing a delay of approximately 10-14 days in its harvest.
July 27 , 2023
Mexican grapes winding down
After a high-priced early Jalisco deal, Mexico’s traditional Sonoran production was delayed and otherwise set back by unseasonably chilly temperatures.
July 24 , 2023
