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.

August 31 , 2022

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.

August 22 , 2022

U.S. table grape import value surges to new H1 record

The figure of $1.92 billion means that imports during the first six months of each year have more than doubled over the last decade.

August 12 , 2022

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.”

July 28 , 2022

California table grape industry members provide outlook for 2022 season

The 2022 California table grape season is off to a solid start with similar volumes to 2021 expected this year, but high costs, the ongoing shipping crisis and the added challenge of inflation remain a cause for concern.

July 18 , 2022

Mexico’s table grape body perplexed by first downward crop revision in 20 years

“This year, unfortunately we have had half the sizing we saw last season. We’ve never come across a similar situation,” said AALPUM managing director Juan Alberto Laborin.

June 29 , 2022

Chilean grape companies planning to file class action lawsuit in U.S. over losses and charges

A Chilean-headquartered law firm is working with exporters and growers to file the lawsuit in a U.S. East Coast court against shipping companies and the Port of Philadelphia.

June 08 , 2022

Mexico’s table grape season facing delays - report

Daytime weather has been cooler slowing the ripening process of the table grapes, and therefore, their harvest.

May 18 , 2022

Mexican table grape harvest expected to grow 19.5%

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.

March 25 , 2022

Cornell, Sun World launch two new table grape varieties 

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.

March 23 , 2022