Both sectors face growing international competition, regulatory demands, and pressing quality standard requirements.
Bloom Fresh has stepped up enforcement actions against unauthorized plantings of its proprietary table grape varieties in Peru, including legal cases, supply chain monitoring, and investigations into nurseries suspected of illegal propagation. The fruit breeding company said it has filed three new legal actions with Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la […]
The Andean country’s campaign has been marked by varietal replacement, where seedless cultivars are king.
The company is now has 100 percent ownership of the Peruvian producer, including its nearly 1,400 acres of grape farms, plus two modern packhouses in Ica.
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,
The Andean country expects a 4 percent increase in table grape production for the 2025-26 season, with gains in both volume and export value.
Freshfruitportal.com spoke with David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, who emphasized the importance of remembering that table grapes are one of Peru’s most important crops.
Peruvian table grapes reached 44 international markets, with the United States as the main destination.
Joaquín Balarezo, general manager of Ecosac, estimates that Peruvian grape exports will reach a record of 80 million boxes, surpassing previous seasons.
