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Key factors driving the 17% increase in sales of grapes at US retailers

An in-depth analysis of consumer trends in U.S. supermarkets provides insight into the market and consumer behavior, especially for a product like grapes.

calendar_today August 13 , 2024
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Strong consumption maintains a dynamic table grape season in California

The latest report from the USDA shared by the California Table Grape Commission shows that YTD shipments have been higher than the last three-year average, reaching 12,714,617 boxes up to the week of August 2. 

calendar_today August 08 , 2024
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US Federal Register confirms publication of Systems Approach approval for Chilean table grapes

The new protocol will be officially published on Thursday, July 19 in the official gazette of the executive branch of the U.S. government, after more than 20 years of negotiations between the two countries.

calendar_today July 18 , 2024
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Industry reacts to approval of Systems Approach for Chilean grapes

The protocol is still awaiting its official publication by the U.S. Federal Registrar and approval in the Chilean National Congress. 

calendar_today July 09 , 2024
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US closes million-dollar deal for South African table grapes

This transaction will reportedly help U.S. retailers keep produce prices stable for consumers during the off-season when commodity prices rise 35%.

calendar_today July 03 , 2024
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Chile will be able to export table grapes to the U.S. with Systems Approach

The first grapes exported under the System Approach are expected to start in November this year.

calendar_today June 30 , 2024
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USDA and Cornell University break ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new state-of-the-art USDA grape research facility on the Cornell AgriTech campus. The over 70,000-square-foot facility will be named the National Grape Improvement Center and will house the ARS Grape Genetics Research […]

calendar_today June 26 , 2024
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Positive outlook for California table grapes in 2024

This year, the sector expects promotable volumes from June through the beginning of January. 

calendar_today May 21 , 2024
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Four Star Fruit acquires Columbine Vineyards’ Holiday® grape program

Under the terms of the acquisition, Four Star Fruit has exclusive rights to all brands, trademarks, and DNA associated with the Holiday® variety.

calendar_today May 09 , 2024
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After a year of grape disruption, California expects to bounce back

Last year, production reached 72 million boxes. Kathleen Nave, president of the California Table Grape Commission, said the last time the crop was under 75 million boxes was 1994. 

calendar_today April 25 , 2024
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