SNFL announces deal to acquire IFG

AM FRESH Group, which will be the controlling shareholder of the combined entity, says the move will accelerate varietal breeding, development and commercialization

March 08 , 2022

South African table grape exports catch up with last year's levels

South African exports have finally caught up with last year's levels, following several months of shipments being significantly lower year-on-year despite higher intake volumes.

March 07 , 2022

Chart: Table grape import value to U.S. increased in 2021 despite lower volumes

All of the top five suppliers - Chile, Mexico, Peru, Brazil and South Africa - notched year-on-year increases, and two in particular saw huge gains in percentage terms.

March 04 , 2022

Strong second half of imported grape season anticipated by Divine Flavor

The importer says peak production of grapes are starting to ramp up in volume from Peru, Chile, and South Africa.

March 02 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean grape prices soaring on expected 22% increase in production

The last couple of months saw low volumes of all varietal groups, especially in white seedless and red seedless, which kept prices climbing throughout the period, with peak prices at $31.70.

March 01 , 2022

Chart: Table grape import value to U.S. increased in 2021 despite lower volumes

All of the top five suppliers - Chile, Mexico, Peru, Brazil and South Africa - notched year-on-year increases, and two in particular saw huge gains in percentage terms.

February 23 , 2022

USDA publishes more details on Chilean table grapes Systems Approach

The USDA published a report containing more details on the parameters for implementing a Systems Approach protocol following a visit from U.S. officials to inspect crops in Northern Chile.

February 22 , 2022

Peru table grape export projections expanded for 2021-22 season

Peru’s table grape season is on its final stretch, and is set to finish higher than originally expected for the 2021-22 harvest.

February 18 , 2022

Sunrays launch market’s first home compostable table grape bag

The bags are made from 20% bio-based plastic – derived from non-GMO corn sand sugar cane – and 80% fully compostable fossil-based polymers.

February 11 , 2022

High U.S. market prices driving interest from Chile - Decofrut

The Grape Reporter recently spoke with Manuel José Alcaíno, president of Chile-based marketing intelligence company Decofrut to hear his analysis of this season that's now getting underway.

February 10 , 2022