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From the Field: Grapes – February 8, 2022

WHAT OUR GROWERS ARE SAYING FROM…

Peru.

“No new comments.” – Agrocasagrande

Crimson Seedless grapes from week of February 8, 2022

“No new comments.” – Pampa Baja

Ivory™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022
Timco™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022

“No new comments.” – Agrolatina

Krissy grapes from week of February 8, 2022
Timco™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022

“No new comments.” – Uvica

Sweet Globes™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022
Sweet Globes™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022

Chile.

“No new comments.” – Provalle

Allison™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022

“We will start harvesting Autumn Crisp in the coming week, then we will have Allison and in 14 days more the Great Green. The fruit looks very good in terms of quality and condition.” – Exser

Allison™ grapes from week of February 8, 2022

“No new comments.” – Quilaco

Thompson Seedless grapes from week of February 8, 2022

“No new comments.” – Quintay

ARRA15 grapes from week of February 8, 2022

Green seedless

VARIETIES WE ARE CURRENTLY SHIPPING

Sweet Globes, Ivory (Peru), Thompsons, ARRA15 (Chile)

VARIETIES WE WILL BE SHIPPING SOON

Sweet Globes (Peru), Thompsons, ARRA15 (Chile)

OUR OUTLOOK

Supply continues to be very tight and this will continue for at least another 1-2 more weeks. It is not clear if and when supplies will become promotable, but if it happens it likely won’t happen until Chile hits peak volume around the middle of March.

GLOBAL demand

HIGH
Global demand is strong.

Market Trend

STEADY
The market is steady.

BEST UPCOMING WEEKS TO PROMOTE

Week ending March 20.


Red Seedless

VARIETIES WE ARE CURRENTLY SHIPPING

Sweet Celebration, Allison, Timco (Peru), Firestar (Chile)

VARIETIES WE WILL BE SHIPPING SOON

Sweet Celebration, Allison, Timco (Peru)

OUR OUTLOOK

The red seedless supply situation will improve over the next week. In fact, promotions can be targeted for late February. Supplies are peaking on jumbo size, and quality has been excellent.

GLOBAL demand

STEADY
Global demand is steady.

Market trend

LOWER
The market is trending lower.

BEST UPCOMING WEEKS TO PROMOTE

Week ending February 27.


BLACK Seedless

VARIETIES WE ARE CURRENTLY SHIPPING

Unknown variety (Chile)

VARIETIES WE WILL BE SHIPPING SOON

Sweet Favors (Peru), Unknown variety (Chile)

OUR OUTLOOK

Black seedless will remain on the tighter end until the end of February. Supplies should increase by the first week of March, opening promotional opportunities.

GLOBAL demand

STEADY
Global demand is steady.

Market trend

STEADY
The market is steady.

BEST UPCOMING WEEKS TO PROMOTE

Week ending March 6.