Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during December, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets.

AM FRESH Group, which will be the controlling shareholder of the combined entity, says the move will accelerate varietal breeding, development and commercialization

South African exports have finally caught up with last year's levels, following several months of shipments being significantly lower year-on-year despite higher intake 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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