Table grape prices spike in US after difficult season for Peru

The main destination for Peruvian table grapes was the United States, accounting for 46% of the total share, with a little over 29 million boxes received. 

April 16 , 2024

USDA looks to Asia Fruit Logistica, trade missions as part of regional approach

Asia Fruit Logistica returns Sept. 4-6 to Hong Kong. It's one of many events that the USDA has in mind this year to build trade ties in Asia.

April 10 , 2024

Oppy doubles Mexican grape volume and looks to expand in Asia

The enhanced lineup will now include Sun World varieties, such as AUTUMNCRISP® and RUBY RUSH®.

April 09 , 2024

Peru closes a challenging table grape season

Cyclon Yaku in early March 2023 caused damages estimated at $630 million in the northern region of Peru, with strong winds and rain for weeks which lowered table grape production volumes by 30%. 

April 03 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean table grape season in full swing

The United States is anticipated to absorb approximately 57% of Chilean supplies, equivalent to around 35 million boxes.

March 21 , 2024

ProducePay launches visibility solution to improve transparency and reduce waste in fresh produce supply chain

March 15 , 2024

Chilean table grape volumes revised down

Despite the head start in Coquimbo, harvests in the Valparaíso, Metropolitan and O’Higgins regions were much later due, in part, to a colder spring.

March 14 , 2024

Sun World takes unlicensed grape growers to court in Italy

Sun World gathered evidence of unlicensed grapes by drone surveillance and found unauthorized plantations of Sugrathirtyfive, Sugranineteen, Sugrathirteen and Sugraone.

March 13 , 2024

Frutas de Chile meets with U.S. Ambassador to address pending Systems Approach approval

The Systems Approach protocol has been approved by the phytosanitary agencies of both countries, and the sector is awaiting its official publication in the Federal Register. 

March 12 , 2024

UK regulation could impose more controls on EU fresh produce imports

Under Defra’s proposed changes, common exports like tomatoes, peppers, apples, pears, grapes, or strawberries, which totaled 1 million tons in 2022, would be recategorized as medium-risk and subjected to heightened controls and additional red tape.

March 12 , 2024