Seedless Raisin and Sultana Producer Countries Conference
The 61st International Seedless Raisin Producer Countries Conference was held online on October 21.
Delegations from Argentina, Australia, Chile, Greece, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States participated in the second online meeting of the International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference. There were also audiences from Turkey, South Africa, Germany, Czech Republic, and the UK.
The conference also considered the world supply and demand position and noted seedless dried grape production from the sultana/natural seedless raisin remained unchanged- decreased just 0,3 percent. But overall supply decreased by 3,6 percent due to lack of carryovers.
Carryover stocks are still low, if compared to the early 2000s, but it will be possible to supply normal market demands.
Regarding the supply situation for currants, it was noted that the recent trend of smaller Greek crops had not turned around and a crop of 17.000 tons of currants is expected. And total supply of Greek currants will be 22.000 with 5.000 carryover stock.
The conference recorded the attached 2021 seedless grape production estimates. The conference heard presentations from each country represented, and by guest speaker Mr. Phil Gowland about activities of Dried Fruit Alliance in collaboration with key stakeholders to raise awareness of health benefits of dried fruit to increase consumption and create positive discussion and sentiment around key health messages in the UK market.
It was also confirmed that the next conference will be held in Turkey.
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