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UPDATE: GRAPES

January 4, 2023

The California season is wrapping up. Delays are being reported in offshore arrivals; expect elevated markets and tight supplies through the month of January.

California

  • Green grapes are finished for the season; red grapes supplies will be depleted over the next 7-10 days
  • Portioned grapes are forecast to be shipping until January 15
  • Quality is good; some rain-damaged fruit is being reported
  • Expect pricing to increase as the industry transitions out of California and into offshore product

Offshore

  • Peruvian/Chilean green and red grapes have begun shipping
  • Portioned grapes are expected to start shipping the week of January 15
  • Chilean harvests are two to three weeks behind schedule due to weather
  • Political turmoil in Peru has caused delayed arrivals for next two to three weeks
  • Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through January on all grapes

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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