By adapting to a three-week accelerated harvest timeline through high-impact branding, robust postharvest protocols and strategic merchandising, California table grape shippers are positioning domestic supply to lead autumn produce sets... Read More
While an unprecedented March heat wave accelerated fruit color by two to three weeks, growers report that flavor and Brix levels are now successfully catching up to meet high retail demand... Read More
Delano, Calif.-based Hronis Inc. has successfully concluded its Chapter 11 auction with senior lender Conterra Ag Capital emerging as the winning bidder, as one of the earliest table grape harvests in the state’s history gets underway... Read More
Creekside Organics is kicking off its 2026 California grape season under the Fruit World brand, featuring premium, flavorful organic Thomcord and Kyoho varieties packaged in new, sustainable and durable cardboard punnets... Read More
The Nogales, Ariz.-based company and Grupo Alta have kicked off the 2026 Mexican grape season with the debut of Arra Honey Pop, a new high-quality, early-season white seedless variety developed with Grapa Global to deliver premium flavor and crunch... Read More
California’s produce industry is anticipating a robust 2026 season with increased strawberry yields, steady table grape volumes and high-quality stone fruit, all supported by early harvests and aggressive global marketing campaigns... Read More
The 2026 Viva Fresh Expo in San Antonio shattered attendance records, drawing nearly 2,900 industry professionals to a sold-out show floor. The event solidified its position as a premier produce hub, spotlighting major trends across the Tex-Mex corridor... Read More
The 2026 grape season is defined by a shift toward high-flavor and organic heirloom varieties, supported by significant national research into vineyard resilience and a growing consumer demand for premium, “flavor-first” fruit... Read More
With California table grapes coming several weeks early this year, retailers should prepare to clear shelf space and get ready to promote... Read More
The leadership-owned table grape company delivers a consistent year-round supply by following the sun across coordinated growing regions... Read More
James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus... Read More
The international alliance of table grape producers gained additional momentum at Fruit Logistica 2026, where the group shared its mission to unite the table grape industry to drive consumption and position grapes as the go-to healthful snack... Read More
Known for Honeycrisp and SweeTango, the university’s new Superior Fruit Innovations program helps growers access new genetics like Super Snap and Big Flirt without the restrictions of traditional club models... Read More
At Fruit Logistica 2026, fruit breeding companies brought next-level innovation, including Bloom Fresh, which showcased its new Boombites Red Berry Grapes, the result of natural breeding that combines characteristics of the world’s best table grapes with traditional red-flesh winegrapes... Read More
Melissa’s Produce has introduced Red Heart K-Grapes from South Korea, part of the Los Angeles-based specialty produce company’s luxury line... Read More
While challenges exist for Chilean table grapes, supplies of blueberries and cherries are expected to be strong this winter... Read More
Companies exhibiting at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show debuted new product introductions and discussed new updates forthcoming... Read More
The table grape industry is facing some challenges, but innovations are out there to meet shifting consumer demand... Read More
Supplying international table grapes to the U.S. comes with some challenges, but innovations in varieties and strategic planning keep the grapes coming... Read More
Sun World International recently welcomed more than 200 licensed growers and partners to its Center for Innovation in Wasco, Calif., for two field days designed to offer an in-field look at the company’s latest developments, planting trends, performance insights, flavor trends, sustainability and more. .. Read More
The brand says each bottle showcases the same signature grapes that have earned it a following among consumers looking for healthy indulgence... Read More
Karniel, Giumarra families form global grape breeding program with innovation, global growth at heart... Read More
For retailers, the campaign includes a suite of promotional tools and incentives, such as bonus opportunities, digital promotions, a registered dietitian program, contests, POP materials and in-store sampling... Read More
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