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Chilean green grape prices are climbing; South American supplies are expected to decrease weekly. Peru has reached the end of their season and Chilean production is beginning to wind down.

Green Grapes

• January’s heavy rains in parts of Chile created a reduction in green grape supplies and diminished quality
• Current quality concerns include: split skins, decay, and discoloration
• Chilean greens will be on the market until the second week of May
• Mexican green grapes will begin shipping by mid-May

Red Grapes

• Chilean red grape supplies are adequate
• Red pricing is expected to firm up in early April as the season begins to wind down.
• Chilean reds will be on the market until late May
• Mexican red grapes will begin shipping at the end of May

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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