The Peruvian blueberry season is winding down, showing strong volumes and prices during its peak. Meanwhile, the grape season is beginning with uneven conditions across different regions. Nick Tirado, Chief Commercial Officer of All Seasons Foods Solutions (ASF), part of the Danper Group, which imports and distributes premium fruits and vegetables in the U.S. and Canada, elaborates on this situation.
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According to Tirado, Peruvian blueberry production peaked in October, and most shipments will conclude in November and early December, although some smaller shipments will continue into January and February. This year, the company doubled its blueberry imports from Peru to North America, increasing from around 60 containers to about 120. The executive credits the strong market performance to rising consumption in the U.S. and Canada, supply issues with strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in Europe and Mexico, and a prolonged summer in both hemispheres that kept rotation high for weeks.
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"In September and October, pints traded at about $42, while six-ounce packages ranged from $25 to $28. As more fruit became available, prices normalized, with pints now at $24 to $26 and six ounces at $14 to $16. Jumbo clamshells have remained more stable because of the reduced availability of jumbo fruit," he said.
ASF mainly works with the Biloxi and Madera varieties. This year, it increased the volume of the Mágica variety, which continues to gain presence in Peruvian production.
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"Grapes have faced irregular weather, especially in northern Peru, where rains have caused delays and affected fruit quality. Despite these challenges, overall campaign projections suggest an increase of 6% to 8% from last year. The southern regions, such as Ica, started harvesting earlier, while the north has had to delay some harvests," he emphasized.
"Green grapes are currently in high demand, with prices ranging from $30 to $34, driven by lower stock levels in California and delays in Peruvian shipments. ASF predicts sales could rise to $40 in December. Meanwhile, red grapes have more stable prices, around $24 to $26, thanks to a steady California supply and supermarkets' reluctance to change origin until the end of December. As for price increases, reds are expected to reach $34 to $36," he added.
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Regarding varieties, the company mainly sells Allison in red and Arra 15 in green, and plans to introduce new options, such as Autumn Crisp and Ruby Rush, next year.
"Regarding destinations, we operate through various channels in the North American market, and we estimate that about 20% of our total sales go to Canada, a market that can quickly become saturated and requires careful volume management," he said.
ASF will attend the NY Show 2025, where visitors can discover the company's product range and latest developments.
For more information:
Nick Tirado
All Seasons Foods Solutions (ASF)
Tel: +1 941 900 5245
Email: [email protected]
Jorge Arangurí
Danper
Peru
Tel: +51 44 257484
Email: [email protected]
www.danper.com
