Australia will strengthen table grape exports

Published Aug 7, 2024

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Australia is investing in a five-year project led by the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) to boost its global table grape market competitiveness. Funded by the Australian government, the project aims to enhance industry sustainability and export efficiency, building on previous successes that have seen exports grow from 30,000 tonnes in the early 2000s to 152,500 tonnes in the 2019-2020 season. Despite challenges such as market instability and high production costs, the industry aims to maintain its strong export position through initiatives like the first Global Grape Convention in 2024, which brought together Chile and Peru to address industry challenges.

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The oceanic country does not want to be left behind in the global table grape market. For a further five years, the Hort Innovation project will enable Australian industry to adapt and respond to the changing requirements of international trade. The project is led by the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) and, among its objectives, is to reform the sustainability of the industry and the efficiency of exports. Funded in part by contributions from the Australian Government, the program builds on the strength of previous market access projects, which have facilitated the growth of table grape industry exports over the past 20 years. Over the past decade, Australian exports have risen from 30,000 tonnes in the early 2000s to 152,500 tonnes in the 2019-2020 season. Despite this growth, the industry has faced challenges such as market instability, rising production costs and difficult weather conditions. "This five-year program aims to address current export challenges and ...

Source: MXfruit