Grape Reporter

Mediterranean countries show great potential for new grape varieties

Very early varieties are beneficial for the grower, because of their early arrival to the markets, and in terms of sustainability due to their short growing cycle.
June 11 , 2024

Positive outlook for California table grapes in 2024

This year, the sector expects promotable volumes from June through the beginning of January. 
May 21 , 2024

Peruvian table grapes: "This will be a year of normal prices"

Peruvian table grape industry are expecting a season with more abundance of table grapes, which is why prices will go back to normal.
May 20 , 2024

North American imports of Chilean grapes to hit 40 million boxes in 2023-24

The sector is looking at a total production of 62,5 million boxes, according to Frutas de Chile’s last industry survey. If realized, this would mean a 4% increase over earlier projections, which put production at 60 million boxes.
May 13 , 2024

Four Star Fruit acquires Columbine Vineyards’ Holiday® grape program

Under the terms of the acquisition, Four Star Fruit has exclusive rights to all brands, trademarks, and DNA associated with the Holiday® variety.
May 09 , 2024

Price uptick and challenging growing conditions worldwide mark the 2023-24 global table grape season

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May 05 , 2024

After a year of grape disruption, California expects to bounce back

Last year, production reached 72 million boxes. Kathleen Nave, president of the California Table Grape Commission, said the last time the crop was under 75 million boxes was 1994. 
April 25 , 2024

US Ambassador to Chile on Systems Approach for table grapes: "We are working hard"

“I know this issue is a high priority for producers here in Chile, as it is for us in the United States. We are working hard with La Moneda,” Ambassador Meehan said.
April 19 , 2024

Sun World targets brand infringement and fraud on TikTok

April 17 , 2024

Canada updates label requirements for table grapes

Canada will require listing sulfur dioxide on food labels in the list of ingredients for fresh table grapes.
April 17 , 2024