grapes

Oppy to start Ocean Spray grape line in May from Mexico

Building on its popular Ocean Spray Family Farmer-Owned berry and citrus partnership, Oppy BB #:116424 plans to ship its first...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Mexican grape exports to the U.S. soar in 2019

Mexican grape exports to the United States reached a new record last year totaling $601 million dollars, an increase of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy imports North America’s first organic Arra 15 grapes

Building on its success as one of the top marketers of Peruvian table grapes in the world, Oppy BB #:116424...

5 years ago 3 minute read

New World Farming Trade’s Chilean grape harvest starts early

We at New World Farming Trade BB #:209416 announce the beginning of our harvest in Chile from mid-February 2020. This...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Export optimism for Indian market

India has been a good export market, especially for apples, and there’s optimism it will be again. Last year India...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Drought may keep Chile fruit exports in check for 2019-2020 season

During the 2019-2020 season the Association of Fruit and Exporters of Chile (ASOEX) plans to export 2.7 million tons of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mexican grape summit set for March in Tubac, AZ

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico January 15th, 2020 — The Table Grape Growers Association based in Hermosillo, Mexico (AALPUM), is pleased to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Prices rise as California grapes finish early

The California table grape crop is wrapping up earlier than last year with the Southern Hemisphere ready to supply buyers...

5 years ago 3 minute read

California Table Grape Commission hires marketing director

PRESS RELEASE FRESNO, CA – Maria Montalvo is the new marketing director of retail and foodservice promotion for the California...

6 years ago 1 minute read

California Table Grape Commission hires marketing director of category management

PRESS RELEASE: Fresno, CA – David Dudley is the new marketing director of category management for the California Table Grape...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Vanguard International launches new campaign

PRESS RELEASE ISSAQUAH, WA – September 10, 2019 – The Vanguard International Group BB #:300298 launches two refreshed marketing campaigns...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Chile drought to affect late season fruit exports

The drought in Chile continues, and it is now expected to affect more regions and more fruit. While speaking to...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Can we go plastic-free in the grape category?

I feel like I spend a good percentage of my days talking about plastic. While it does serve a purpose...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Dayka & Hackett launches plastic-free grape packaging

PRESS RELEASE: Reedley, CA—Dayka & Hackett BB #:189566 announced the availability of their newly designed Eco-Tote™ for table grapes. The unique...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Grape growers improve efficiency using technology

The biggest “technical” innovation for table grapes took place about two decades ago when growers started using V-shaped trellises. But...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Trade wars affect grape shippers as much as anyone

There can be no discussion of grape trade without mention of the dissolution of NAFTA and its replacement, the United...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Changes in California grape acreage

Although the Golden State still dominates table grape production, acreage is down due to residential development and growers turning to...

6 years ago 3 minute read

More grape varieties, more satisfaction

More than 85 varieties of grapes are grown commercially in California. The classics still represent the majority of table grape...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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