Grape Reporter

Mexican table grape season closes with slight drop in exports

The industry faced high temperatures and water shortages in Sonora, which impacted production. 
October 15 , 2024

Chilean grape industry reacts to U.S. growers challenging Systems Approach approval

California growers have sustained that the authorization unlawfully abandons traditional, time-tested safeguards and exposes U.S. grape producers to significant risks and costs, including those related to invasive pests.
October 04 , 2024

South African table grape industry foreseeing growth in export volumes

The industry estimates an output of 76.4 million cartons, with the upper limit expected at approximately 78.7 million cartons and the lower limit expected at approximately 74.1 million cartons.  
October 03 , 2024

US table grape and peach production expected to increase

According to the report, California’s table grape and peach production are expected to thrive this season.
October 03 , 2024

Grape growers sue the USDA challenging Chilean grape Systems Approach approval

The complaint says the authorization unlawfully abandons traditional, time-tested safeguards and exposes U.S. grape producers to significant risks and costs, including those related to invasive pests.
October 01 , 2024

Chile's table grape Systems Approach pilot in Mexico

Representative from the phytosanitary certification sub-department of SAG, Jaime Álvarez, outlined the details of the program and provided recommendations to producers who wish to be part of the initiative.
September 26 , 2024

California grape shipments see 5% September rise

However, the state's grape-bearing acreage has been experiencing a gradual decline, marking a fifth consecutive year of reduction in 2023. 
September 16 , 2024

Key factors driving the 17% increase in sales of grapes at US retailers

An in-depth analysis of consumer trends in U.S. supermarkets provides insight into the market and consumer behavior, especially for a product like grapes.
August 13 , 2024

Strong consumption maintains a dynamic table grape season in California

The latest report from the USDA shared by the California Table Grape Commission shows that YTD shipments have been higher than the last three-year average, reaching 12,714,617 boxes up to the week of August 2. 
August 08 , 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