Grape Reporter
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Chile launches pilot program for grape exports under Systems Approach
Members of the industry and exporters see this as a great opportunity to test out the system and see how it could be implemented in other regions of the country, as well as other export markets like the U.S.
January 12 , 2024
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Table grapes: Peru volumes drop this season
Optimistic headlines are being shared in in the Peruvian press because a comparison is being made with the previous season, in the same months and, due to the early harvest of the current season.
January 10 , 2024
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Table grape imports to the U.S. picking up steam
U.S. retailers are focused on table grape imports and fruit in cold storage as the local harvest period has come to an end.
January 09 , 2024
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Agronometrics in Charts: A look at the U.S. table grape market
U.S. table grape imports for 2023-24 are forecast to rise slightly to 760,000 tons, assuming normal Panama Canal shipping volumes.
January 04 , 2024
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Grape exports from Piura, Peru drop 32% year-on-year
Piura will export below 20 million boxes this year, 10 million less than last season.
January 03 , 2024
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World table grape production projected up in 2024
Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.
January 02 , 2024
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Chile And Peru join to face challenges for global grape industry
Grape producers and exporters worldwide have experienced a process of change and stress marked by climatic factors, the Covid-19 pandemic, logistical issues in origin and destination, and the cultivation of new varieties that have not achieved expected results.
December 12 , 2023
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Bloom Fresh executives share 2024 predictions for the table grape industry
While table grapes as a category are moving forward with greatly improved varieties on offer, the sector has not been without challenges. Severe and erratic weather events around the world have impacted California and Peruvian volumes.
December 11 , 2023
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Australian table grapes expecting to set record this season
This season’s production volume would represent the third-highest export result on record of 140,000 metric tons.
December 01 , 2023
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Agronometrics in Charts: Varietal replacement continues to influence Chilean grape exports
The USDA report notes a declining trend in the table grape planting area due to long-term economic challenges, including increased international competition and low prices for traditional grape varieties.
November 28 , 2023