State of the Grape Market - June 2022

Supplies were falling across the board in the world's three biggest regional markets, where pricing saw a mixed picture.

June 09 , 2022

Chilean grape companies planning to file class action lawsuit in U.S. over losses and charges

A Chilean-headquartered law firm is working with exporters and growers to file the lawsuit in a U.S. East Coast court against shipping companies and the Port of Philadelphia.

June 08 , 2022

Sun World's Center for Innovation paves the way for developing premium genetics

CEO & President David Marguleas and EVP Chief Science Officer Jennifer Petersen talk about the center’s role, through its technology and innovation, in the company’s transformation from a vertically integrated farming company to an IP and genetics company.

June 07 , 2022

Peruvian table grapes exports forecast to reach $1.4B this year

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Roberto Sánchez highlighted Peru’s excellent performance in table grape exports over the last couple of years and especially, in the first few months of this year.

June 01 , 2022

Mexico’s expected heavy and late grape season raises question about transition

Mexico's Sonora Grape Growers Association (AALPUM) has estimated that there is a record crop of 25.5 million boxes, putting it well above last year’s 21.3 million and a few percentage points up on the 23.6 million exported in 2019 - the current record.

May 25 , 2022

Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association joins SHAFFE

The Southern Hemisphere Association for Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) announced further expansion with the incorporation of the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid Peru). 

May 24 , 2022

USDA projects fall in Chile’s apple, pear harvest, while table grapes grow

Despite a rough start to the table grape season, the USDA report found exports had recovered in April and onward.

May 20 , 2022

Mexico’s table grape season facing delays - report

Daytime weather has been cooler slowing the ripening process of the table grapes, and therefore, their harvest.

May 18 , 2022

South Africa table grape growers wrap up harvest

The 2021-22 season has came to a close with a slightly higher production level, but marred with issues and the association remains concerned for the future of the industry.

May 17 , 2022

Why locally developed table grape varieties matter

Jorge Torres G. - White Seedless Manager at the Vida Produce Company, and ASOEX Fruit Technology Consortium Director explains why Chilean table grape growers must also be focused on developing their own varieties which respond to the country's unique growing conditions and logistical reality.

May 05 , 2022