Strong second half of imported grape season anticipated by Divine Flavor

The importer says peak production of grapes are starting to ramp up in volume from Peru, Chile, and South Africa.

March 02 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean grape prices soaring on expected 22% increase in production

The last couple of months saw low volumes of all varietal groups, especially in white seedless and red seedless, which kept prices climbing throughout the period, with peak prices at $31.70.

March 01 , 2022

Chart: Table grape import value to U.S. increased in 2021 despite lower volumes

All of the top five suppliers - Chile, Mexico, Peru, Brazil and South Africa - notched year-on-year increases, and two in particular saw huge gains in percentage terms.

February 23 , 2022

USDA publishes more details on Chilean table grapes Systems Approach

The USDA published a report containing more details on the parameters for implementing a Systems Approach protocol following a visit from U.S. officials to inspect crops in Northern Chile.

February 22 , 2022

Peru table grape export projections expanded for 2021-22 season

Peru’s table grape season is on its final stretch, and is set to finish higher than originally expected for the 2021-22 harvest.

February 18 , 2022

Sunrays launch market’s first home compostable table grape bag

The bags are made from 20% bio-based plastic – derived from non-GMO corn sand sugar cane – and 80% fully compostable fossil-based polymers.

February 11 , 2022

High U.S. market prices driving interest from Chile - Decofrut

The Grape Reporter recently spoke with Manuel José Alcaíno, president of Chile-based marketing intelligence company Decofrut to hear his analysis of this season that's now getting underway.

February 10 , 2022

State of the Grape Market - February 2022

Take a look at how the Chinese, U.S. and European table grape markets have been performing in terms of supply, demand and pricing.

February 10 , 2022

New book shows grapes a top food for immunity and brain health

“Grapes are my go-to ingredient for color, hydration, and nutrition. As a snack or recipe ingredient, grapes are an easy, healthy choice for wellness," Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN, author of “From Burnout to Balance.”

January 26 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grapes witnessing ever increasing demand

The last five years saw a substantial growth in imports from Peru, with incoming volumes almost doubling in value from September 2015 to September 2021.

January 25 , 2022