The pending Mercosur-EU agreement strengthens the South American country's position in one of the most demanding markets in the world.
CTGC President Ian LeMay praised exiting board head Marko Zaninovich for his leadership during a significant transition period for the organization.
Processed raisin-type grapes dropped sharply by over 50 percent. Conversely, white wine grape crush declined by six percent.
With the grand majority of the fruit grown in the Golden State, the California Table Grape Commission celebrated the announcement, calling it “meaningful and timely.”
The company ensures those growing their genetics share the firm’s high standards and can deliver an excellent experience.
The latest USDA data shows the sector's slight but continued shrinking over the past three years, as well as a clear shift toward popular green varieties like Autumn Crisp.
The reason behind the department's decision remains unclear, but it leaves Chilean exporters with little to no recourse to reverse the ruling in this case.
This is the first shipment of the fruit to the Asian country since the African industry gained market access in 2025.
With harvest estimates unchanged, stats show 90 percent completion against SATI’s season forecast and confirm consistent performance from the country's export sector.
Industry body Frutas de Chile said the slight downward adjustment was mainly due to climatic conditions and changing dynamics in the country's producing regions.
