Grape Reporter

Agronometrics Shorts: Grape prices jump by 36% as Tropical Storm Hilary batters California

The vestiges of Tropical Storm Hilary, previously classified as a Category 4 hurricane when it was raking across the Pacific before crashing ashore in Mexico, brought record-breaking rainfall to Southern California.
September 05 , 2023

California table grape losses to Hilary estimated at 25 million boxes

With approximately 30% of the crop harvested when the hurricane hit, it is projected that 35% of the remaining crop – 25 million boxes – has been lost.
September 04 , 2023

Sun World’s first global grape marketing campaign

The fully integrated campaign – expected to be the largest ever for a branded grape – aims to raise retail and consumer awareness and stimulate demand for these grapes.
August 15 , 2023

BID Invest grants Pura Fruit $10M for grape expansion

The financing provided by BID Invest will support Pura Fruit's growth strategy by expanding its agricultural production through the planting of 150 new acres of table grapes, increasing water storage capacity, and the installation of covers on plantations.
August 10 , 2023

Fruit World launches organic grape program

Fruit World’s grape program features different varieties and runs from late July through October.
July 27 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Delayed harvests alter the timeline for Mexico’s table grape season

Similar to Mexico and Coachella, Central California is experiencing a delay of approximately 10-14 days in its harvest.
July 27 , 2023

Mexican grapes winding down

After a high-priced early Jalisco deal, Mexico’s traditional Sonoran production was delayed and otherwise set back by unseasonably chilly temperatures.
July 24 , 2023

Sun World announces new red seedless grape brand

Sun World launched the all-new Ruby Rush brand red seedless grapes, an ideal replacement for traditional early-season red seedless grapes like Flame Seedless and other red varieties throughout the season.
July 18 , 2023

Fresh Farms and Jewel Osco unleash fun and flavor with 'Taste to Believe' campaign for Candy Grapes

The campaign places a strong emphasis on creating visually appealing experiences for customers.
July 13 , 2023

Australian table grape season’s silver lining

Table grape export volumes increased by 20,000 tons to more than 130,000 tons – worth more than $570 million – lower than the industry’s pre-Covid peak, but an improvement on the past two seasons. 
July 05 , 2023