Grapes
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.
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.
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.
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.
With California table grapes coming several weeks early this year, retailers should prepare to clear shelf space and get ready to promote.
The leadership-owned table grape company delivers a consistent year-round supply by following the sun across coordinated growing regions.
A pair of damaging freezes in Florida this winter caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses in that state and put a squeeze on supplies out of west Mexico. Here’s a look at how some distributors are dealing with conditions this spring.
James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus.
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.
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.
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.
The premium fruit breeding company has won a decisive victory in a multiyear infringement case involving large scale hectares of illegally planted Sweet Sapphire grapes in one of China’s most important grape-producing regions.
Organic growers are required to respond to the survey, a special study of the Census of Agriculture. Responses are due Feb. 5, 2026.
There is a lot of rate volatility in the spot market during this time of year as high-value fruit, local conditions and truck availability collide.
While challenges exist for Chilean table grapes, supplies of blueberries and cherries are expected to be strong this winter.
Melissa’s Produce has introduced Red Heart K-Grapes from South Korea, part of the Los Angeles-based specialty produce company’s luxury line.
The company says additions in both hemispheres will strengthen year-round supply of premium grape brands.
California table grape growers will match donations up to $15,000 through Oct. 31.
Companies exhibiting at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show debuted new product introductions and discussed new updates forthcoming.
The premium fruit-breeding company says it has achieved another decisive victory in the fight against intellectual property infringement, following years of litigation.
Proprietary varieties and brands continue to draw interest among consumers.
The table grape industry is facing some challenges, but innovations are out there to meet shifting consumer demand.
Supplying international table grapes to the U.S. comes with some challenges, but innovations in varieties and strategic planning keep the grapes coming.
Projections for 2025 are mixed, with cash receipts for vegetables and melons expected to decline, while those for fruits and nuts are expected to grow.
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.
The U.S. is the largest destination for table grapes, but demand has been stagnant, a problem for global growers who expect larger production.
The California Table Grape Commission announced $168,500 in scholarships to students from the table grape growing regions of the state.