Shortage of table grapes in Europe causes price hikes

Published Oct 23, 2024

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Europe is experiencing a grape shortage due to heat waves in Italy, Spain, and Greece, leading to a reliance on imported grapes, particularly from Brazil. The high demand and limited supply have driven prices to 19-21 euros per kilo for white grapes and a slightly lower price for red grapes. The availability of European grapes is expected to remain scarce until December, despite anticipation of increased supply from Peru, Namibia, and South Africa.

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“The first imported grapes have arrived on a booming European grape market. There is very little European product available. Heat waves in Italy, Spain and, above all, Greece have caused a huge shortage of grapes in Europe,” said Corné van de Klundert, from Origin Fruit Europe, in an interview with FreshPlaza. According to the executive, the harvest was not expected to be very good due to the weather, which has resulted in a harvest of much fewer kilos per hectare due to the lower weight of the bunches. This makes the start of the season for this imported fruit totally different from last year, because despite Brazil having a normal calendar with the first arrivals, prices are sky-high. “They pay between 19 and 21 euros per kilo of packaged white grapes. This is something usual in the Brazilian season, but in the case of European grapes it is extremely high. However, the price of red grapes is slightly lower, because there is more availability here,” he added. He added: “This ...

Source: Portaldelcampo