The United States remained the top destination for Peruvian table grapes, followed by the Netherlands. A surprising shift occurred as Mexico emerged as the third-largest importer, surpassing China for the first time.
Overall, the prolonged heat wave is adding to the costs for grape growers as they strive to keep their crops cool and viable.
Mojito Fresh combines "sweet spearmint notes with the distinctive sweetness generated from the mix of Moscatel and labrusca flavor," the comány shared.
The Chilean table grape industry exported 64 million boxes, equivalent to 528,795 tons during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
In addition to the removal of the plants, a heavy economic penalty was imposed on the grower involved.
The new protocol will be officially published on Thursday, July 19 in the official gazette of the executive branch of the U.S. government, after more than 20 years of negotiations between the two countries.
The protocol is still awaiting its official publication by the U.S. Federal Registrar and approval in the Chilean National Congress.
The Global Grape Convention will be held Thursday, August 8 at the Casino Monticello Events Center in Chile and is organized by Yentzen Group.
The Peruvian table grape industry had a difficult season last year because the northern regions had low productivity due to climatic issues.
This transaction will reportedly help U.S. retailers keep produce prices stable for consumers during the off-season when commodity prices rise 35%.
