Overview
Up to 8,000 years ago, grapes were first cultivated in what is now known as the Middle East. Chile is the top grower of grapes in the southern hemisphere and the world, with almost 30% of Chile’s fruit growing area dedicated to grapes.
The arid climate of the Chilean summer provides ideal conditions for the production of quality fruit. While known for such popular grape varieties as Red Globe, Crimson and Thompson Seedless, Chile has been introducing numerous new varieties onto the world market, with a focus on superior size, condition and taste. This includes such varieties as:
- Sweet Celebration
- Midnight Beauty
- Timco
- Scarlota Seedless
- Magenta
- Sweet Jubilee
- Timpson
Chilean grapes are available from the middle of November to August.
Nutrition
- Grapes are a rich, natural source of polyphenols, which protect the health and function of our cells
- A ¾ cup of grapes contains just 90 calories
- Grapes are also a good source of vitamin K, copper, and many of the B vitamins
- Regular grape consumption may play a role in eye health by protecting the retina from deterioration
How to Select, Store and Handle Grapes
Look for grapes even in color and attached to the stem; before you store your grapes, look for signs of mold, shriveling or poor stem attachment, all of which can affect surrounding grapes.
Refrigerate grapes in their original package and WAIT to wash your grapes until you eat them.
Too many grapes? Freeze them and eat later. They make a delicious treat!
TRADE
Merchandising
- Bagged grapes should be stacked no more than 3 layers high.
- Grapes are often an impulse purchase so ensure the display is highly visible.
- Rotate and cull the display on a frequent basis.
- Research has shown that promoting at least 2-3 varieties leads to increased sales.
- Use color contrast to maximum effect, displaying varieties of all 3 colors: green, red and black.
- Cross merchandise with everything from yogurt to salads to cheese and wine.
- Use signage to let your shoppers know the unique characteristics of the varieties on display!
Availability Chart
STATISTICS
Total Volume Exported
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-2019
2019-2020
2020-2021
Destination
- North America 50,7%
- Far East 25,7%
- Europe 15,5%
- Latin America 6,9%
- Middle East 1,2%
Agrícola El Maitenal S.A.
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+(56) 342582358
www.maitenal.cl
Agrícola Millahue Ltda.
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+(56) 224335100
www.rioking.cl
Agrícola Montolín Ltda.
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+(56) 342611150
www.montolin.cl
Agrícola Sicor S.A.
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+(56) 512677900
www.norfrut.cl
Agrícola Tejas Verdes Ltda
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+(56) 722952861
www.agricolatejasverdes.cl
AGRICOM – Sociedad Agrícola y Comercial Ltda.
fmira@agricom.cl
+(56) 224313200
www.agricom.cl
Agro Alimentos Ltda.
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+(56) 222358333
www.tracy.cl
Agrofruta Ltda.
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+(56) 228213151
www.agrofruta.cl
Bauzá Export Ltda.
lorenzojr@bauza.cl
+(56) 222066661
www.bauza.cl
C y D Internacional S.A.
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+(56) 222365060
www.cyd.cl
Comercial Alfonso Eyzaguirre y Cía. Ltda.
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+(56) 222630285
www.comey.cl
Comercial Greenvic S.A.
rdelsante@greenvic.cl
+(56) 227074200
www.greenvic.cl
Comercial Monte Rosa S.A.
edmundo@monterosa.cl
Comercial SVS Ltda.
grt@specialt.cl
+(56) 226169030
www.specialt.cl
Compañía Frutera del Norte S.A.
gonzalomarin@cfn.cl
+(56) 512471300
www.cfn.cl
Compañía Frutera Santa María S.A.
christian@cfsm.cl
+(56) 223039220
www.cfsm.cl
Copefrut S.A.
marcos.echenique@copefrut.cl
+(56) 752209220
www.copefrut.cl
Corpora Agrícola S.A.
mhargous@corporafruit.com
+(56) 342498800
www.corporafruit.com
David del Curto S.A.
fernando.cisternas@ddc.cl
+(56) 223622701
www.ddc.cl
Del Monte Fresh Produce (Chile) S.A.
epino@freshdelmonte.com
+(56) 223614600
www.freshdelmonte.com
Delipack S.A.
lfvaras@delipack.cl
+(56) 72 2551271
www.delipack.cl
Dole Chile S.A.
francisco.chacon@dole.com
+(56) 227874100
www.dole.com
Exportaciones Meyer Ltda.
jmeyer@meyersa.cl
+(56) 752552900
www.meyersa.cl
Exportadora Agua Santa S.A.
pgh@greentree.cl
+(56) 227563100
www.greentree.cl
Exportadora Atlas S.A.
jsierralta@atlasfresh.cl
+(56) 226537550
www.atlasfresh.cl
Exportadora Balagu S.A.
mss@balagu.cl
www.balagu.cl
Exportadora Disfruta S.A.
nicolas@exportadoradisfruta.cl
+(56) 722391344
www.exportadoradisfruta.cl
Exportadora Frutam Ltda.
jprieto@frutam.cl
+(56) 223952000
www.frutam.cl
Exportadora Fruttita
victor.maroto@fruttita.cl
+(56) 9 66072021
www.fruttita.cl
Exportadora Geofrut Ltda.
cecheverria@geofrut.cl
+(56) 227280460
www.geofrut.cl
Exportadora Green Valley Ltda.
lmarchant@gls.cl
+(56) 224994400
www.gls.cl
Exportadora Los Lirios S.A.
abm@cleequality.com
+(56) 223344503
www.cleequality.com
Exportadora Los Olmos Ltda.
jorellana@losolmos.cl
+(56) 72 2712249
www.losolmos.cl
Exportadora Magna Trading S.A.
miguel.vial@magnaexport.cl
+(56) 228294000
www.magnaexport.cl
Exportadora Quintay S.A.
ricwill@quintayfruit.cl
+(56) 226572500
www.quintayfruit.cl
Exportadora Reina Sur SpA
diegort@rioduero.cl
+56 2 2243 9025
www.reinasur.cl
Exportadora Rio King SPA
aperez@rioking.cl
+(56) 224335100
www.rioking.cl
Exportadora San Alberto S.A.
fernando@expsanalberto.cl
+(56) 229639290
www.expsanalberto.cl
Exportadora Santa Cruz S.A.
jcm@santacruzsa.cl
+(56) 227512800
www.santacruzsa.cl
Exportadora Santa Elena S.A.
falessandri@santaelena.biz
+(56) 224894400
www.santaelena.biz
Exportadora Solymar Ltda.
mariajose@solymar.cl
+56 75 255 8344
www.solymarchile.cl
Exportadora Subsole S.A
jfernandez@subsole.com
+(56) 229406400
www.subsole.com
Exportadora Unifrutti Traders Ltda.
mrufin@unifrutti.com
+(56) 226362200
www.unifrutti.com
Exportadora y Servicios El Parque Ltda.
sbulnes@exportadoraelparque.cl
+(56) 222077681
www.exportadoraelparque.cl
Exportadora y Servicios Rucaray S.A.
jpedwards@rucaray.cl
+(56) 228730200
www.rucaray.cl
Frucentro S.A.
f.delsolar@frucentro.cl
+(56) 222121511
www.frucentro.cl
Frutera Aguas Blancas Ltda.
arcohen@cohenasociados.cl
+(56) 226569284
www.fruteraguasblancas.cl
Frutera San Fernando S.A. FRUSAN
mkaulen@frusan.cl
+(56) 226573300
www.frusan.cl
Frutícola y Exportadora Atacama Ltda.
srt@atacamagrapes.cl
+(56) 225696000
www.atacamagrapes.cl
GB Exports S.A.
mescandon@gbe.cl
+(56) 229555951
www.gbe.cl
Gestión de Exportaciones Frutícolas S.A. Gesex
christian.gwynne@geexsa.com
+(562) 2355 7355
www.geexsa.com
Hortifrut Chile S.A.
fjuillerat@hortifrut.com
+(56) 224792600
www.hortifrut.com
Jorge Schmidt Y Cia Ltda
gbartolini@gls.cl
+(56) 2 24994490
www.gls.cl
La Higuera S.A.
ccovarrubias@higuera.cl
+(56) 228400500
www.higuera.cl
Lafrut Exportaciones Agropecuarias Ltda.
palessandrini@lafrut.cl
+(56) 227842010
www.lafrut.cl
Mace S.A.
fcocorrea@macesa.cl
+562 2951 9126
www.macesa.cl
Nicofrut S.A.
jvercellino@nicofrut.com
+(56) 722552175
www.nicofrut.com
ORGANIK TIME SPA
ipradenas@greenvic.cl
+(56) 227074200
www.greenvic.cl
Polar Fruit International S.A.
imorales@polarfruit.cl
+(56) 223952000
www.polarfruit.cl
Río Blanco SPA
sandro.peppi@rioblanco.net
+(56) 223074100
www.rioblanco.net
Sergio Ruiz-Tagle Humeres
ruta@ruta.cl
+(56) 224995000
www.ruta.cl
Servicios Agrícolas Oppenheimer Chile Ltda.
rayre@oppy.com
+(56) 224308500
www.oppy.com
Servicios Chilfresh Ltda.
lsandoval@chilfresh.cl
+(56) 752329648
www.chilfresh.cl
Servicios de Exportaciones Frutícolas Exser Ltda.
cureta@exser.cl
+(56) 227314610
www.exser.cl
Soc. Com. Exp. Frutas del Huerto S.A.
fdh@fdhexport.cl
+(56) 984183886
www.fdhexport.cl
Sociedad Agrícola Cerro Campanario Ltda.
jeprohens@prohens.com
+(56) 532661500
www.prohens.com
Sociedad Agrícola La Rosa Sofruco S.A.
fjrencoret@sofruco.cl
+(56) 226700600
www.sofruco.cl
Sociedad Exportadora Agrícola Merex Ltda.
jhenriquez@merex.cl
+(56) 222201827
www.merex.cl
Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A.
mrp@verfrut.cl
+(56) 2 28200900
www.verfrut.cl
Sociedad San Francisco Lo Garcés Ltda.
hgarces@sfg.cl
+(56) 722444400
www.sfg.cl
Tuniche Fruits
malamos@tuniche.cl
+562 2207 1452
www.tunichefruits.cl
TyT Export S.A.
ftupper@tytexport.com
+(56) 222433380
www.tytexport.com
ZurGroup S.A.
fsilva@zurgroup.cl
+(56) 227539105
www.zurgroup.cl