The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season, with the first estimate pegging shipments at 62.5 million boxes.
Industry members are working together for system approach protocols to be allowed for shipments of the fruit into the U.S. this season.
Southern Hemisphere table grape varieties have expanded over the last ten years and are expected to continue to grow in popularity, leaving the older varieties behind.
John Pandol told FreshFruitPortal he will be watching retail pricing and whether this inflationary period will eliminate the US$0.99/pound ad from merchandising plans.
Native to the Southeast, the original Muscadine is a unique grape that is crisp, sweet, tart and packed with nutrients, Naturipe says.
In addition, if forecasts are realized, this year could also mark the first time Peru surpasses Chile in production, the USDA report said.
A sea change in the nature of the produce industry, Sun World has announced that it will focus its resources on genetics, branding and licensing, while a Sun Pacific affiliate is set to acquire its growing operations.
