Table grape prices spike in US after difficult season for Peru

The main destination for Peruvian table grapes was the United States, accounting for 46% of the total share, with a little over 29 million boxes received. 

April 16 , 2024

Peru closes a challenging table grape season

Cyclon Yaku in early March 2023 caused damages estimated at $630 million in the northern region of Peru, with strong winds and rain for weeks which lowered table grape production volumes by 30%. 

April 03 , 2024

Sun World takes unlicensed grape growers to court in Italy

Sun World gathered evidence of unlicensed grapes by drone surveillance and found unauthorized plantations of Sugrathirtyfive, Sugranineteen, Sugrathirteen and Sugraone.

March 13 , 2024

U.S. imports of Chilean grapes to hit 35 million boxes

The East Coast will receive approximately 15 million of those boxes, and the West Coast 5 million.

March 07 , 2024

Northern Chile's grape season to end almost a month early

High winter temperatures caused poor sprouting, which implies more work in greening, thinning, and harvesting, lower efficiency in all work, and generally lower yields.

March 04 , 2024

U.S. grape market remains tight ahead of peak Chilean volume

Supply issues began in August when Hurricane Hilary struck California. From there, the industry witnessed a domino effect of adverse conditions.

February 29 , 2024

Peru's table grape debut in Japan nears 2,500 tons

Up to week 5 of 2024, Peru has exported more than 14 varieties, with Allison accounting for nearly 22% of all shipments.

February 22 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: The 2023-24 Chilean table grape season - Projections and early momentum

Newer varieties such as Prime, Sweet Celebration and Midnight Beauty are gaining traction, collectively expected to represent 63% of Chile's total fresh grape exports, nearing 40 million boxes.

February 13 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru becomes the world’s leading exporter of table grapes

In contrast, Chile assumed the position of the second-largest world exporter, contributing significantly with 497,000 tons.

January 18 , 2024

Chile launches pilot program for grape exports under Systems Approach

Members of the industry and exporters see this as a great opportunity to test out the system and see how it could be implemented in other regions of the country, as well as other export markets like the U.S.

January 12 , 2024