Grape Reporter

South African table grape industry celebrates successful 2022-23 China campaign launch

Table grapes have long been a favorite fruit in China and consumers are eager to sample new varieties in novel shapes and colors that are sweeter and crisper than ever before.
March 30 , 2023

South Africa to export 64 million cartons of table grapes this season

The main reason for a further decrease in the national crop estimate is ascribed to lower yields packed in the Hex River Region to date, as well as lower yields expected for remaining cultivars in the region.
March 06 , 2023

Peruvian grape volumes catching up in Europe

Consumers in Europe are facing severely increased cost of living and grapes are not a necessity, which could lead to less demand for the product.
January 27 , 2023

Chile lowers table grape export forecast again

For the upcoming season, Chile will ship 36.3 million boxes of new varieties and 19.5 million boxes of traditional varieties.
December 05 , 2022

Chile: More than half of table grape exports in 2022-23 will be of new varieties

The milestone follows significant efforts in the Latin American country to plant new grape varieties and become more competitive on the world stage.
November 07 , 2022

South Africa table grape industry works for improvement over 2021-22

Weeks ahead of the season’s first South African grape exports, South Africa’s table grape industry released a strong statement on Sept. 22. The indication is that its growers are ready for a much better season than the last.
September 29 , 2022

Spanish brand launches sneakers made from grapes

A Mallorcan company is preparing its international expansion and celebrating with the launch of Grape Casual, its latest and innovative venture. 
September 19 , 2022

Peru forecasts 11% increase in table grape exports

Peru's table grape association Provid has forecast exports in the 2022-23 season to increase by 11 percent to 71.5 million boxes equivalent to 8.2 kilograms each.
September 12 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grape exports rising exponentially

Prices in the 2021-2022 season ranged from $18.08 per package to $31.80 per package, reflecting the existing volatility in the market.
September 08 , 2022

Logistics crisis affecting Peruvian table grape quality this season

“There were not enough spaces on ships to cover export capacity. Delays in the import of materials caused problems with costs and shortages, due to the increase in freight rates," said Agrokasa's Camila Borgesa.
August 31 , 2022