Panama Canal delays threaten Chilean grapes and Ecuadorian bananas

Spot banana business out of Ecuador and the specialized reefer-centric Chilean grape season are especially vulnerable to the delays. 

November 16 , 2023

American importers pushing for US Systems Approach approval

After 20 years of work the Systems Approach has been authorized by the technical organizations of both the U.S. and Chile, it now awaits publication in the Federal Register by the USDA.

November 15 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports down 9%

Provid’s General Manager Alejandro Cabrera tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the decrease is mostly due to weather phenomena.

November 14 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Global grape market under strain

The increasing frequency of El Niño and La Niña events is undeniably impacting grape production globally, introducing unpredictability into growing conditions.

November 09 , 2023

Chilean table grape exports project 5% uptick for 2023-24

For the upcoming 2023-24 term, the U.S. is projected to take 56% of overall shipments, with Asia and Europe following with a 19% and 16% share, respectively.

October 25 , 2023

Bloom Fresh wins legal battle in South Korea over table grape licensing

The firm successfully demonstrated that the patented variety named IFG Six and the trademark Sweet Sapphire were in wide use despite the company’s ownership of the intellectual property. 

October 25 , 2023

AUTUMNCRISP Brand Grapes Pique Consumer Interest

AUTUMNCRISP® grapes are transforming the table grape category, and consumers are taking notice.

October 24 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grapes bridging supply gaps left behind by Hurricane Hilary

Peru has been on a strong growth streak, with an average increase of 20% over the past three seasons in the north.

October 24 , 2023

Chilean table grapes: Struggle to get Systems Approach approved

We spoke with Andrés Rodríguez, agricultural attaché of the Chilean embassy in the U.S. about negotiations on the approval of the Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes, which has once again been held up for political reasons.

October 23 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Rabobank projects a favorable outlook for table grapes

Despite a 5% reduction in global exports during the 2022-23 season, numerous countries are strategically adjusting their production methods to meet market demand and optimize operational efficiency.

October 17 , 2023