Tridge Analysis
Pome Fruit Production in Canada Projected to Grow for the 2022/23 Season (Dec 20)
The Canadian pome fruit production is forecasted to increase for the 2022/23 campaign as production is set to rebound from adverse weather conditions from the previous season. Canada’s apple production is expected to increase by 4% YoY, while pear production is forecasted to grow by 15% following a bumper crop in Ontario and British Columbia. However, table grape production is expected to be reduced by 5% YoY on decreasing lower yields. As a result of the production changes, notable trends in the Canadian pome fruit trade are also expected, particularly in the US.
Italy
Table Grapes, a Work in Progress for the Varietal Register (Dec 21)
The national varietal production register is a fundamental planning tool for producers and commercial operators to know the value, quantities, types, and varieties of grapes that are produced in Italy. The work will be carried out through the work of CSO Italy, of which Cut became a member in 2022, which will guarantee professionalism and privacy.
Spain
The Plenary of the DOC Rioja Regulatory Council approved on December 19 to increase the agency's budgets for next year by 1.63% compared to those of 2022. The Union of Farmers and Ranchers of La Rioja has voted against said proposal when considering that in the context of low prices for grapes, in many cases without even covering production costs. They indicated that budgets should not be increased but, if anything, reduced.
The Community of Farmers and Ranchers of Almendralejo (CLYGAL) asked for a review of the liquidations of the grapes destined for cava production. They consider wineries have already seen their expectations fulfilled, while farmers are not being paid fairly.
Brazil
Year-End Festivities Stimulate Grape Sales in Brazil (Dec 23)
The summer weather and the end-of-the-year festivities approaching increased the demand for table grapes in the São Francisco Valley (PE/BA). Agents consulted by Hortifruti/Cepea report difficulties in meeting the high demand, both due to the growing demand from buyers wanting to guarantee supply in the coming weeks and the decrease in the supply of seedless grapes, whose quality was affected by the rains in December.
Chile
Producing and Exporting Organic Table Grapes in Chile Is the New Challenge for Regional Agriculture (Dec 23)
Due to the increasing demand for organic products, including table grapes, in the United States, grape producers in the Coquimbo region are promoting some pilot programs and dissemination workshops to start the production and export of organic grapes.
Colombia
Throughout W50, the prices of Colombian red globe grapes increased in 16 of the 17 domestic markets where the product was available. Merchants reported that this behavior was due to reduced harvest in the areas of cultivation of Yumbo, La Unión (Valle del Cauca), and to the increase in the commercialization of the fruit during W50. For example, in Manizales, the price ranged at USD 1.81/kg, 20.42% more than W49. The demand for imported red globes grapes is rising due to the lack of availability for Christmas.
Germany
Strikes in Peru Are Already Leading to Shortages of Red Seedless Grapes in Germany (Dec 20)
The overseas grape season is getting off to a relatively slow start this year. The current strikes in Peru have led to supply bottlenecks, especially for red seedless grapes in Germany. Therefore, there is an urgent search for products, which makes prices very high. Meanwhile, the arriving ships from South Africa are also experiencing significant delays due to strikes, Matthias, director of Fresh-Connection Fruchtimport, outlined. This means that by the time the products finally reach the market, the Christmas trade is more or less over.
Vietnam
On December 21, Dan Viet's testimony at famous landscape grape growers in Ninh Thuan saw dozens of "artisan farmers" busy taking care of, pruning, and straightening each vine targeting the Lunar New Year, 2023. Taking advantage of the sunny weather in the last days of the calendar year 2022, a member of the A8 grape cooperative in Thuan Hoa village, Phuoc Thuan commune (Ninh Phuoc district), said that this is the peak time for farmers to take care of their crops before harvesting to cover demand.
