As Chinese consumers demand more and better fruit, global exporters are racing to keep pace. With the latest data showing a fast-evolving market, new production windows and varieties are dictating who gets a seat at the table.
The fresh produce is marked by volatility, but stakeholders often forget that not everything is an act of God event. Pandol Brothers', John Pandol, writes about the role human decision plays in the inherent uncertainties in the produce industry.
The Andean nation has experienced sustained unprecedented growth, reaching 4.6 million tons in 2024/25. However, its #1 spot is far from secure, as the Asian Giant is not far behind.
Over the past 20 years, US table grape imports have increased by 27 percent, a direct result of an ongoing upward trend driven by consumer preference for healthy, high-quality products,
Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Dominican Republic's Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, and AMFRESH Managing Director of North America, Felipe Kanacri, about quality, updates, and future plans.
Rafael Rodriguez, president of Uvanova, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the current state of the fruit, its markets, prices and the performance of the Systems Approach.
Joaquín Balarezo, general manager of Ecosac, estimates that Peruvian grape exports will reach a record of 80 million boxes, surpassing previous seasons.
The Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid) projects record exports, estimating more than 78 million boxes of 8.2 kilos each, equivalent to approximately 640,000 MT.
With harvest ongoing, the industry expects to harvest a crop of over 90 million boxes and to continue shipping through December.
This is the second consecutive season that the Chilean Table Grape Committee expects growth in shipments.
