Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the commercial manager of Exportadora RIOblanco, Nicolas Damm, who said that currently in the U.S. market, there is room for Peruvian and Chilean fruit.

The comprehensive program will include industry consultations, retail and e-commerce initiatives, media and influencer engagement, trade events, brand development, and other activations.

According to estimates from the regional production sector, approximately 3 million boxes of table grapes are expected to be shipped from Atacama to the United States via Systems Approach.

Hearn dedicated nearly 26 years of service to the California table grape industry, playing a pivotal role in the growth of innovative retail programs in the U.S. and Canada, helping to move California grape volume season after season.

Freshfruitportal.com spoke to Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agricultural Producers of Peru (AGAP), who said that the situation is affecting shipments of some export products as well as the local market.

The General Manager of Exportadora Safco Perú speaks about his expectations for the 2024-2025 table grape campaign. Despite challenges in logistics and the lack of water in the north, strong production is expected, along with active demand in the United States and Europe, but a decline in the Chinese market.

Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Mapa, said the trade potential for these newly approved products is estimated at $450 million annually. 

These shipments are expected to generate returns of $107 million for Chile, especially benefiting producers and regions approved to implement this phytosanitary protocol.

With harvest ongoing, the industry expects to harvest a crop of over 90 million boxes and to continue shipping through December.

The uptick in production and exports is mainly attributed to an increase in harvested areas, new table grape varieties, and improved cultivation practices.