Systems Approach protocol for table grapes in Atacama, Chile starts operating

According to estimates from the regional production sector, approximately 3 million boxes of table grapes are expected to be shipped from Atacama to the United States via Systems Approach.

December 03 , 2024

California Table Grape Commission honors the life and legacy of Karen Hearn

Hearn dedicated nearly 26 years of service to the California table grape industry, playing a pivotal role in the growth of innovative retail programs in the U.S. and Canada, helping to move California grape volume season after season.

December 03 , 2024

Road blockades in Peru affecting table grape exports

Freshfruitportal.com spoke to Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agricultural Producers of Peru (AGAP), who said that the situation is affecting shipments of some export products as well as the local market.

December 02 , 2024

Benjamín Cillóniz: "Ica is the best place in the world to produce table grapes"

The General Manager of Exportadora Safco Perú speaks about his expectations for the 2024-2025 table grape campaign. Despite challenges in logistics and the lack of water in the north, strong production is expected, along with active demand in the United States and Europe, but a decline in the Chinese market.

November 29 , 2024

Brazil signs agreement to export fresh grapes to China

Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Mapa, said the trade potential for these newly approved products is estimated at $450 million annually.

November 22 , 2024

Over 50,000 tons of Chilean table grapes to be shipped to the US under Systems Approach

These shipments are expected to generate returns of $107 million for Chile, especially benefiting producers and regions approved to implement this phytosanitary protocol.

November 15 , 2024

California table grapes see strong recovery in volume following storm-afflicted 2023 season

With harvest ongoing, the industry expects to harvest a crop of over 90 million boxes and to continue shipping through December.

November 15 , 2024

Egyptian table grape exports to grow by 6%

The uptick in production and exports is mainly attributed to an increase in harvested areas, new table grape varieties, and improved cultivation practices.

November 08 , 2024

Sun World scores victories in litigation against Italian grape growers

October 23 , 2024

Chilean table grape exports are projected to increase thanks to new varietal changes

This is the second consecutive season that the Chilean Table Grape Committee expects growth in shipments.