Latest News From Mexican Grapes

Mexico produce picks up after slow start
Mexico produce picks up after slow start

Rain and cold weather put a bit of a damper on the start of Mexico’s winter produce season, but distributors said temperatures — and shipments — were rising as February played out.

Mexican grape harvest underway with COVID-19 protections
Mexican grape harvest underway with COVID-19 protections

Mexican grape harvest has begun.

New grape varieties continue to alter grape landscape
New grape varieties continue to alter grape landscape

New grape varieties are quickly supplanting older, established cousins across Mexico, growers say.

Organic grapes continue to trend upward for many growers
Organic grapes continue to trend upward for many growers

The Mexican grape deal continues to look favorably upon organics, suppliers say.

Mexican grape deal collides with COVID-19 pandemic
Mexican grape deal collides with COVID-19 pandemic

The virus’ impact on the Mexican grape deal was still to be determined as of late March. Grower-shippers say they are being watchful, careful and taking no chances.

Mexican growers forecast ample crop, despite rough weather
Mexican growers forecast ample crop, despite rough weather

Grower-shippers of Mexican grapes say they expect to have ample supplies in the pipeline for their season, despite some rough weather during the growing season.

Jalisco deal offers early grapes
Jalisco deal offers early grapes

While some grower-shippers may see the Mexican state of Jalisco as a gateway to a head start for that country’s table grape deal, others want no part of it, or at least are taking a wait-and-see attitude.

Grape growers seek more flavorful varieties
Grape growers seek more flavorful varieties

Specialty grape production is on the rise in Mexico as growers adopt varieties that have gained popularity in the U.S.

Unseasonable rains in December didn’t significantly impact Chilean table grape volume.
Mexican Grapes 2018 business updates

Read the latest from produce companies involved in growing and marketing table grapes from Mexico.

Organic grapes from Mexico continue to grow
Organic grapes from Mexico continue to grow

Grower-shippers continue to increase their organic grape programs from Mexico, with several companies adding 5% to 15% in organic volumes.

New grape varieties perform well in Sonora
New grape varieties perform well in Sonora

New proprietary varieties seem to be gaining market share in Mexico, growers say.

Mexico grape volume down, but still plenty to promote
Mexico grape volume down, but still plenty to promote

Nobody expects Mexico’s grape production to approach last year’s more than 21 million-carton bounty, but this year should fall into the “promotable volume” category, growers and shippers say.

Grape grower-shippers have mixed feelings over whether the extra investment in organic grapes will pay off with consumers.
Grower-shippers add organic grape acreage in Mexico

Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms is taking a big leap into the organic grape market out of Mexico this year, said Jerry Havel, sales and marketing director.