Fruit Royale expects good grape season

Delano, Calif.-based Fruit Royale Inc. expects to start importing table grapes from Mexico by May 9, assuming favorable temperatures hold, said Louie Galvan, managing partner.

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Delano, Calif.-based Fruit Royale Inc. expects to start importing table grapes from Mexico by May 9, assuming favorable temperatures hold, said Louie Galvan, managing partner.

The company will add some new varieties this season, including red seedless Sweet Celebration and green seedless Sweet Globe. In all, Fruit Royale will have14 varieties from Mexico, he said.

All indications are that this year’s crop will be a good one, Galvan said.

“We have plenty of bunches to select from.”

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