Grapes

Growers rest case on second day of grape patent trial

After waiting more than five years for their day in court, three California grape growers took only two days to present their case against the California Table Grape Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Pandol Bros. opens East Coast office

Delano, Calif.-based Pandol Bros. opend an East Coast sales office in central New Jersey,

Greg Caveng manages the company’s new sales office.

Facebook grape recipe contest focuses on California

A recipe contest sponsored on Facebook by the California Table Grape Commission seeks to encourage consumers to change everything one grape at a time.

Capespan names new chairman

Capespan Group Ltd. has named a new chairman.

Federal trial begins June 10 on table grape patents

The California Table Grape Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are set to face off with grape growers in federal court June 10 for a trial that questions whether the commission and the USDA can retain patents for two grape varieties.

Grape promotions to be strong in June

Late starts to the Mexican and Coachella Valley grape deals and an expected early start in the San Joaquin Valley should translate into very aggressive promotions in June.

Soldier rations to contain fresh produce compounds

When fresh produce isn’t available or has a short shelf-life in a battle zone, U.S. soldiers could still benefit from compounds found in fruits and vegetables if new research at North Carolina State University proves successful.

Sun World promotes eight

Sun World International LLC has promoted eight employees in a second round of recent changes at the company.

Frieda’s introduces new grape label

Frieda’s Inc. has created a new label for its champagne grapes clamshell.

Grape commission launches Pinterest board

The California Table Grape Commission has launched a Pinterest board to help promote the start of this year’s crop.