Grape Reporter

Hazel Tech to host Quality Summit featuring global insights on table grapes
The virtual event, to be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, will feature discussions on the latest grape quality research and global market trends.
October 13 , 2021

"The ramifications of these current issues are going to last years": Q&A with Vanguard Direct President on grape business
The Grape Reporter recently caught up with Dirk Winkelmann, President at Vanguard Direct, one of the world's leading grape suppliers, to hear some of his thoughts on where the industry is heading, the 2021-22 season, and the significant disruption that lies ahead.
September 28 , 2021

I’ve planted the new grape varieties. Now what?
"New varieties are like popular music. What is now classic rock was the vanguard of its epoch," says John Pandol.
September 28 , 2021

State of the Grape Market - September, 2021
Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during September, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets - the U.S., Europe and China.
September 28 , 2021

U.S.: Table grape storage numbers the same as previous season in first report
Check out a list of the numbers of box the specific varieties and varietal groups listed in the report, compared to 2020's figures.
September 21 , 2021

Oppy boosts technology focus in California grape category
Numerous technological solutions have been making headway in Oppy’s California grape vineyards with three of its latest innovation partners.
September 09 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Table grape prices and volumes have been higher in 2021
Average grape prices in the U.S. market throughout 2021 have been higher than those of 2020, with the exception of January and April, even though volumes have been higher year on year.
September 08 , 2021

Peruvian table grape exports set to surpass 60 million boxes for first time
The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season, with the first estimate pegging shipments at 62.5 million boxes.
September 07 , 2021

South Africa's table grape association appoints new CEO
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) said the new appointee would early in the new year take over the reins from Willem Bestbier, who’s retirement as CEO was announced in May 2021
September 03 , 2021

California: Coastal grape growers can use less water during drought - UC Davis study
California grape growers in coastal areas can use less water during times of drought and cut irrigation levels without affecting crop yields or quality, according to a new study out of the University of California, Davis.
September 03 , 2021