The Chilean/Peruvian offshore season will wrap up over the next four weeks. Grape shipments will transition to Mexican-grown product in mid- to late May. Expect pricing to increase as the offshore season continues to wind down.
Offshore
- The Peruvian/Chilean green and red grape seasons will end in mid-May
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Lunch Bunch Grapes will stop shipping in mid-May, but resume with Mexican product in late May
- Although stocks will tighten and markets will rise, suppliers do not expect any supply gaps between the offshore and Mexican seasons
Mexico
- MFC and Markon Essentials (ESS) Grapes will be shipped out of Mexico in late May
- Commodity supplies of Mexican green and red grapes will enter the market in mid-May
- Mexican portioned grapes become available in late May
- Expect elevated pricing as the season begins, then markets will gradually decrease
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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