State of the Grape Market - April 2022

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during April, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets - the U.S., Europe and China.

April 07 , 2022

Peru table grapes: “one of the best performing product seasons to date”, says Vanguard

While the fruit condition was excellent, supply chain issues were at an all time high, and one third of it's harvest is still on the way to its destination.

April 06 , 2022

Frutura Announces Agreement to Acquire Subsole Chile

Frutura adds another acquisition to its portfolio, this time Chile's largest supplier of table grapes to the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Subsole.

March 30 , 2022

AM Fresh, Rio Blanco target new table grape varieties with Mexico JV

Rio Blanco's Terramara operation will be used by the JV to deploy new premium table grape varieties in the region.

March 29 , 2022

Grapa Varieties appoints Shiko Domovitz as new CEO 

Rafi Karniel will transition to Chairman of the Board following his 15 year tenure as CEO.

March 28 , 2022

Mexican table grape harvest expected to grow 19.5%

The shift in varieties has resulted in more spread throughout the season, which is expected to extend past the July 4th holiday in the U.S.

March 25 , 2022

Peru table grape season surpasses expectations

An early exit from California table grapes, late arrivals from Chile and South Africa and good quality fruit led to a better than expected season for the Peru table grape season.

March 24 , 2022

Cornell, Sun World launch two new table grape varieties 

An "ultra-early ripening green seedless grape variety with a sweet Muscat flavor and firm crisp texture” and  a “midseason ripening red variety with large berries and a tropical aroma with overtones of mango” are two new grape varieties to hit the market.

March 23 , 2022

In the peak of its season, Chilean growers lack shipping alternatives

Table grape shipments are particularly affected in the height of the export season.

March 22 , 2022

Australian table grape growers expect higher returns for 2022 crop

China remains the prime destination and growers are optimistic for this season's results despite logistical challenges.

March 21 , 2022