RIOblanco projects an auspicious season for Chilean table grapes

Published 2024년 12월 10일

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The Chilean table grape season has commenced with high prices and positive market reception in the United States. Exportadora RIOblanco is capitalizing on this opportunity, strategically offering new grape varieties to stand out in the market. The company is experiencing a smooth start to the harvest, with a strong supply of vigorous vines and healthy fruit. However, the industry faces challenges such as labor competition from the cherry sector and unpredictable weather. The System Approach is proving to be a valuable tool for maintaining fruit quality and avoiding methyl bromide fumigation. Despite these challenges, there is optimism for a good season with high demand for quality produce.

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The Chilean table grape season is in its initial stage with the first shipments. In the midst of a scenario where California has concentrated the consumption and movement of the fruit in its country, at Portalfruticola.com we spoke with the commercial manager of Exportadora RIOblanco, Nicolás Damm, who commented that in the current context of the United States market there is room for Peru and for Chile. He indicated that this year the prices are very high compared to last year's levels, "therefore, we see a good seasonal programming and the volumes that Chile has shown through the Committee are well accepted. Hopefully they will be like that," said Damm. He added that the latest reports they have received from the United States indicate that the sales prices are between 30 and 40 dollars, both for white and red grapes. "White grapes have maintained a very good movement. That also favors the fruit from Peru, because it has more white than red," commented the commercial manager. ...

Source: MXfruit