At a time of significant supply growth and climatic and logistical challenges, Chile and Peru, two grape production and export powers, have decided to join forces to strategically address the global industry's reality.

Tania Van Der Merwe of Freshmark, the fresh produce procurement arm of leading African food retailer Shoprite, spoke to us ahead of the Global Grape Summit 2019 in June, where she will take part in a session called "Consumer Response to New Varieties".