World table grape production projected up in 2024

Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.

January 02 , 2024

Chile And Peru join to face challenges for global grape industry

Grape producers and exporters worldwide have experienced a process of change and stress marked by climatic factors, the Covid-19 pandemic, logistical issues in origin and destination, and the cultivation of new varieties that have not achieved expected results. 

December 12 , 2023

Bloom Fresh executives share 2024 predictions for the table grape industry

While table grapes as a category are moving forward with greatly improved varieties on offer, the sector has not been without challenges.  Severe and erratic weather events around the world have impacted California and Peruvian volumes.  

December 11 , 2023

Australian table grapes expecting to set record this season

This season’s production volume would represent the third-highest export result on record of 140,000 metric tons.

December 01 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Varietal replacement continues to influence Chilean grape exports

The USDA report notes a declining trend in the table grape planting area due to long-term economic challenges, including increased international competition and low prices for traditional grape varieties.

November 28 , 2023

Chilean grape industry reacts to California’s opposal to Systems Approach

The California industry is encouraging USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to permanently abandon approval, deeming it a "risky proposal".

November 23 , 2023

Chilean grapes regaining steam given lower market supplies

With tighter supplies from California and Peru, the sector remains optimistic as it projects a 5.2% volume increase year-on-year.

November 21 , 2023

California table grape industry asks to desist from approving System Approach for Chile

"U.S. producers do not want this system to be implemented and the fact that Chilean importers want it should hold no weight for the USDA," says the President of the California Table Grape Commission, Kathleen Nave.

November 17 , 2023

Panama Canal delays threaten Chilean grapes and Ecuadorian bananas

Spot banana business out of Ecuador and the specialized reefer-centric Chilean grape season are especially vulnerable to the delays. 

November 16 , 2023

American importers pushing for US Systems Approach approval

After 20 years of work the Systems Approach has been authorized by the technical organizations of both the U.S. and Chile, it now awaits publication in the Federal Register by the USDA.

November 15 , 2023