Chilean grape forecast down a quarter, Peruvian shipments well ahead
February 17 , 2021 Vanguard says that the total Chilean export forecast has been reduced by around a quarter following heavy and unseasonal rains in early February. Expectations are now for exports of 65 million boxes, compared to original forecasts of 85 million boxes, with mid-season varieties most heavily damaged. In the central area of Malloa, 75 millimeters (3 inches) of rain fell in less than 24 hours on Feb. 1. Even as of Feb. 1, Chile has shipped 4.7m boxes of table grapes, down 39% from last season. The development comes during the first season in years in which Chile was expecting ...
Source: freshfruitportal.com