USA: California grapes recover after climatic problems in the previous campaign

Published 2024년 7월 19일

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The article highlights the significance of California as the primary producer of table grapes in the United States, accounting for 99% of the country's production. The grape harvest, which usually lasts from May to November, is expected to result in high-quality grapes, with a portion allocated for export to countries like Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The industry is planning a global marketing campaign for the 2024 season to boost consumer demand for California grapes, aiming to compete with other grape-producing countries. The 2024 season's grape estimate is slightly lower than the average of the 2020-2022 seasons, notably due to a significant loss from a hurricane in the previous year.

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(Agraria.pe) Table grapes are a year-round staple, but the true essence of fresh California grapes is only appreciated in summer and fall. 99% of the grapes produced in the United States come from California. The harvest in the main producing regions has begun and will continue until November. Early harvests began in May in the Coachella Valley and the San Joaquin Valley is now in full swing. Growers expect grapes of exceptional quality this year, with the first varieties showing great size. An important part of the harvest, between 30-35%, is destined for export to markets such as Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Central America and Singapore. Despite competition with other countries - such as Chile - the California grape dominates the market during the summer months in the northern hemisphere. Last season, Hurricane Hilary hit the harvest during its peak period, causing a loss of approximately 30% of the initial projection. The result was ...

Source: Agraria