The shift in varieties has resulted in more spread throughout the season, which is expected to extend past the July 4th holiday in the U.S.

An early exit from California table grapes, late arrivals from Chile and South Africa and good quality fruit led to a better than expected season for the Peru table grape season.

An "ultra-early ripening green seedless grape variety with a sweet Muscat flavor and firm crisp texture” and  a “midseason ripening red variety with large berries and a tropical aroma with overtones of mango” are two new grape varieties to hit the market.

Table grape shipments are particularly affected in the height of the export season.

China remains the prime destination and growers are optimistic for this season's results despite logistical challenges.

Chilean growers will have a new early and mid-season red seedless table grape variety developed in the South American country.

For much of the season until recently, exports from the country were running well behind the previous season, despite a much higher intake volume.

There are 14 essential plant nutrients derived from the soil that are considered essential for the growth of all plants and this article explains the two major tools to determine the fertilizer needs of a vineyard.

Peru's grape exports in the first four days of March this year nearly matched the total exported in the whole of the month last year.

We spoke with several key industry members from around the world to hear what they make of the deal that would tie-up two table grape breeding powerhouses.