Grape Reporter

California grower McClarty talks about boosting grape consumption

"As an industry, we need to review where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. This means looking at exciting technological advances, new varieties, and how to protect company secrets, yet at the same time share best practices," said McClarty.

calendar_today August 31 , 2022

Industry & Trade

Eating grapes can prevent dementia and extend your life, study finds

Researchers have found that the antioxidants in grapes can protect the brain against developing dementia by improving the function of neurons or nerve cells.

calendar_today August 22 , 2022

Industry & Trade

ASOEX announces creation of table grape committee

“The key aspect of this Committee is to create a strategy for the Chilean table grape sector to address both the challenges and the opportunities it faces,” said ASOEX.

calendar_today August 12 , 2022

Industry & Trade

This Chilean table grape season was "one of the worst" - Uvanova

Uvanova's Carolina Cruz and Martin Silva said: “We consider this season to be one of the worst, given that previous bad seasons - which saw water scarcity and rain during harvest - have had lasting effects.”

calendar_today July 28 , 2022

South African table grape 2021-22 season sees increases in production, exports

A total of 77,7 million cartons were inspected and passed for export, according to a recently published SATI report.

calendar_today August 26 , 2022

Markets & Economy

Frutura closes on Subsole acquisition, plans "significant" expansion in Chile

This event opens the door to meaningful new investment, signaling Frutura’s confidence in Subsole’s growth potential and in the strength of its leadership.

calendar_today August 04 , 2022

Markets & Economy

Spain: Heat wave puts Valencia citrus and table grape harvests at risk

The Valencian Community’s crops and countryside have been severely affected by the extreme heat wave over the last few weeks.

calendar_today August 02 , 2022

Markets & Economy

California Table Grape Commission expands global marketing focus

The Commission has bolstered its global marketing focus with the promotion of Alyson Dias to the new position of Chief Marketing Officer, supported by two new Assistant Directors of Marketing.

calendar_today July 27 , 2022

Strong Peruvian table grape preseason suggests "bigger" 2022-23 season

Between May and June of this year, Peru exported over 5.5 million kilos of table grapes, recording a 66.5 percent increase compared to the 3.3 million kilos dispatched in the same months last year.

calendar_today August 11 , 2022

Varieties

Why locally developed table grape varieties matter

Jorge Torres G. - White Seedless Manager at the Vida Produce Company, and ASOEX Fruit Technology Consortium Director explains why Chilean table grape growers must also be focused on developing their own varieties which respond to the country's unique growing conditions and logistical reality.

calendar_today May 05 , 2022

Varieties

AM Fresh, Rio Blanco target new table grape varieties with Mexico JV

Rio Blanco's Terramara operation will be used by the JV to deploy new premium table grape varieties in the region.

calendar_today March 29 , 2022

Varieties

Grapa Varieties appoints Shiko Domovitz as new CEO

Rafi Karniel will transition to Chairman of the Board following his 15 year tenure as CEO.

calendar_today March 28 , 2022

Columns

Why locally developed table grape varieties matter

calendar_today May 05 , 2022

Opinion

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Agronometrics in Charts: The season unfolds for Mexico’s white seedless grape varieties

calendar_today April 14 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean grape prices soaring on expected 22% increase in production

calendar_today March 01 , 2022

Market Analysis

State of the Grape Market - May 2022

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during April, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets over the last month- in the U.S., Europe and China.

calendar_today May 05 , 2022

State of the Grape Market - April 2022

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during April, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets - the U.S., Europe and China.

calendar_today April 07 , 2022

State of the Grape Market - March 2022

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during December, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets.

calendar_today March 09 , 2022

Packing

Sunrays launch market’s first home compostable table grape bag

The bags are made from 20% bio-based plastic – derived from non-GMO corn sand sugar cane – and 80% fully compostable fossil-based polymers.

calendar_today February 11 , 2022

Packing

Compostable packaging may outperform plastic for fresh produce shelf-life, studies find

Compostable packaging is as effective as conventional plastic and may even outperform it for shelf-life of fresh produce, two peer-reviewed studies have revealed.

calendar_today July 21 , 2021

Packing

Retail-ready packaging is gaining ground quickly

The four key produce areas where the use of retail-ready boxes is growing are tomatoes, salads, potatoes and smaller volume vegetables.

calendar_today May 03 , 2021

Packing

South African table grape packing disrupted by heavy rains

Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over the next 10 days is favorable, according to an industry body.

calendar_today January 06 , 2021