Grapes
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated 52% of consumers said they purchased fresh grapes in the past year, with consumers in the Midwest reporting the highest level of fresh grape consumption.
Facing pressure from Peru in the U.S. market, Chilean grape exports to the U.S. market are projected to fall nearly 9% in the 2022-23 season.
Treasury Wine Estates deployed smart irrigation valves to help manage and automate water usage on 90 acres of its vineyards.
With robust supplies of Chilean grapes headed for the U.S., “it’s looking like mid-March through April will be a great time for retailers to promote Chilean grapes,” says Ignacio Caballero of Frutas de Chile.
Italian growers sought the right to market Autumncrisp grapes outside of Sun World’s licensed distributor network.
The commission’s vice president of marketing, who dedicated nearly 26 years to the industry, died Nov. 24 after battling cancer.
Lisa Massie will serve as director of international marketing for Asia, with Alexandra Merritt joining as director of global marketing.
Sun World International says it will highlight the grapes at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 19-21.
In this new role, Jackie Nakashian will develop, implement and manage community service and health outreach programs for the organization.
The company says its licensing program offers access to the company’s fruit varieties, marketing tools and technical support.
Table grape production is projected to rise as California makes a full recovery from last year’s damage from Hurricane Hilary.
The California Table Grape Commission says Susan Day, vice president of international marketing, will be retiring.
Felix Instruments says its new device offers a non-destructive way to test for Brix, pH and titratable acidity.