Chilean industry welcomes USDA’s grape import rules proposal

Following the announced proposal by the USDA’s APHIS to ease import requirements for Chilean table grapes, authorities and industry leaders from the Latin American country have expressed their support for the proposed change.

October 19 , 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

Vanguard International forecasts strong Peruvian grape season

Vanguard forecasts Peru to export 70-72 million boxes in the 2022-23 season, compared to 65M last year.

September 28 , 2022

California vineyards endure varied response to September weather

California vineyards experienced a variety of rainfall amounts in early September, leaving growers with radically differing views of table grape damage

September 27 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grape industry reaping benefits of varietal diversification

A swift changeover in table grape varieties planted in Peru has been driving demand and has enabled the diversification of markets.

September 23 , 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

California grower McClarty talks about boosting grape consumption

"As an industry, we need to review where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. This means looking at exciting technological advances, new varieties, and how to protect company secrets, yet at the same time share best practices," said McClarty.