North American grape shortage could last until late January

Published 2024년 12월 27일

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The article highlights the current shortage of table grapes in North America, with the supply being largely consumed in pre-season programs and open market activity expected to remain low until the end of January. Fruits from Peru, Brazil, South Africa, and northern Chile are being shipped to North America, with good volumes of various white and red grape varieties available. There is high demand for these grapes, driven by a TikTok trend and a preference for new varieties. However, this high demand is being offset by challenges such as exchange rates, potential port strikes, and lack of container supply in origin countries.

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(Agraria.pe) The current supply of table grapes in North America is minimal. "Because most of the fruit is destined for pre-season programs, activity in the open market is very low, and we think that will be the case until the end of January," says Jarrett Little, president of Star US and senior vice president of sales. Regarding grapes, fruit from Peru and Brazil has been shipped to North America for several weeks. Fruit from South Africa and northern Chile is also arriving. Regarding varieties, in white grapes, there are good volumes of Sweet Globe, Timpson, Ivory and Autumn Crisp, and in red grapes, there has been good movement in Allison, Sweet Celebration and Timco. Regarding specialty grapes, the Cotton Candy and Candy Snap varieties continue to register good dynamics given their popularity among customers. Grape consumption growsAt the same time, the low supply translates into a high demand for all colors. "Canadians love grapes," says Little. “We have no reason to believe ...

Source: Agraria