Grape market to rise in April as offshore season winds down

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this grape crop update March 27, 2025: The Chilean/Peruvian offshore grape season will end in early May. Harvesting will transition to Mexico in...

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March 27, 2025
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Grape market to rise in April as offshore season winds down

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this grape crop update March 27, 2025:

The Chilean/Peruvian offshore grape season will end in early May. Harvesting will transition to Mexico in early May. Expect pricing to gradually increase as the offshore season winds down.

Offshore

  • The Peruvian/Chilean green and red seedless seasons will end in early May
  • MFC Lunch Bunch Grapes will ship through late May
  • Quality is good; some soft/damaged fruit is being reported
  • Expect tight supplies and rising markets through April

Mexico

  • Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Seedless Grapes will be available soon
  • Green and red seedless grapes are expected to begin shipping in early May
  • The portioned grape season will begin in late May
  • Expect elevated pricing in the early season; markets will gradually decrease as volume rises

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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