Grape Reporter
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
State of the Grape Market - May 2022
Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during April, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets over the last month- in the U.S., Europe and China.
May 05 , 2022
Freight costs weighing heavy on Mexico’s table grape industry
"Freight is more expensive than the product, it's killing us", Juan Laborin, General Director of the Mexican table grapes association AALPUM told the Grape Reporter.
May 05 , 2022
Oppy announces its first tech investment
Oppy has invested in an AI technology that harnesses deep learning AI to forecast and manage the yield of a specific crop, and is starting testing with table grapes.
May 03 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: California grape growers grapple with uncertainties
A look at the state of California grapes heading into a new 2022 season, and some of the issues facing the growing region responsible for 99 percent of U.S. domestic grape production.
May 03 , 2022
