Japan’s demand for Australian table grapes drives export growth

Despite a couple of heatwave events, people who enjoy Australian table grapes across the globe will have access to a good variety and quality of fruit this year. Picking has begun for the local industry, with the majority of produce to be sent overseas, predominantly to Asia. Australian Table Grape Association chief executive Jeff Scott said he was optimistic about the season after the first year of full varietal access to Japan. “It’s still early days, but we’ve done our trade briefings in about five or six countries now in Asia, and the indications are that the demand is going…