Grape Reporter

Agronometrics in Charts: Northern Peru's table grape exports decline, while south experiences growth in 2023-24

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.
July 25 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: California grape growers battle heat wave to save harvests

Overall, the prolonged heat wave is adding to the costs for grape growers as they strive to keep their crops cool and viable.
July 23 , 2024

Uvasdoce Fresh launches new table grape variety

Mojito Fresh combines "sweet spearmint notes with the distinctive sweetness generated from the mix of Moscatel and labrusca flavor," the comány shared.
July 22 , 2024

Chile regains position as the main exporter of table grapes from the southern hemisphere

The Chilean table grape industry exported 64 million boxes, equivalent to 528,795 tons during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
July 22 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH™ celebrates its biggest-ever table grape infringement win in Peru

In addition to the removal of the plants, a heavy economic penalty was imposed on the grower involved.
July 19 , 2024

US Federal Register confirms publication of Systems Approach approval for Chilean table grapes

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.
July 18 , 2024

Industry reacts to approval of Systems Approach for Chilean grapes

The protocol is still awaiting its official publication by the U.S. Federal Registrar and approval in the Chilean National Congress. 
July 09 , 2024

Global Grape Convention 2024: Perspectives and challenges of the industry with focus on Latin America

The Global Grape Convention will be held Thursday, August 8 at the Casino Monticello Events Center in Chile and is organized by Yentzen Group.
July 08 , 2024

Peruvian Provid says there will be a "higher volume of table grapes than last season"

The Peruvian table grape industry had a difficult season last year because the northern regions had low productivity due to climatic issues.
July 08 , 2024

US closes million-dollar deal for South African table grapes

This transaction will reportedly help U.S. retailers keep produce prices stable for consumers during the off-season when commodity prices rise 35%.
July 03 , 2024