Grape Reporter
Logistics crisis hits 2022 Spanish table grape season
The logistics crisis and its consequences have continued to impact the fruit sector, and Spain is no exception. The Iberian country, which exports approximately 60 percent of its total production of table grapes, has experienced an increase in production costs which is set to impact the upcoming season.
June 09 , 2022
State of the Grape Market - June 2022
Supplies were falling across the board in the world's three biggest regional markets, where pricing saw a mixed picture.
June 09 , 2022
Chilean grape companies planning to file class action lawsuit in U.S. over losses and charges
A Chilean-headquartered law firm is working with exporters and growers to file the lawsuit in a U.S. East Coast court against shipping companies and the Port of Philadelphia.
June 08 , 2022
Sun World's Center for Innovation paves the way for developing premium genetics
CEO & President David Marguleas and EVP Chief Science Officer Jennifer Petersen talk about the center’s role, through its technology and innovation, in the company’s transformation from a vertically integrated farming company to an IP and genetics company.
June 07 , 2022
Peruvian table grapes exports forecast to reach $1.4B this year
Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Roberto Sánchez highlighted Peru’s excellent performance in table grape exports over the last couple of years and especially, in the first few months of this year.
June 01 , 2022
Mexico’s expected heavy and late grape season raises question about transition
Mexico's Sonora Grape Growers Association (AALPUM) has estimated that there is a record crop of 25.5 million boxes, putting it well above last year’s 21.3 million and a few percentage points up on the 23.6 million exported in 2019 - the current record.
May 25 , 2022
Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association joins SHAFFE
The Southern Hemisphere Association for Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) announced further expansion with the incorporation of the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid Peru).
May 24 , 2022
USDA projects fall in Chile’s apple, pear harvest, while table grapes grow
Despite a rough start to the table grape season, the USDA report found exports had recovered in April and onward.
May 20 , 2022
Mexico’s table grape season facing delays - report
Daytime weather has been cooler slowing the ripening process of the table grapes, and therefore, their harvest.
May 18 , 2022
South Africa table grape growers wrap up harvest
The 2021-22 season has came to a close with a slightly higher production level, but marred with issues and the association remains concerned for the future of the industry.
May 17 , 2022
