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Pandol Bros. announces CEO transition

- General News
Pandol Bros., Inc. (PBI) announces the upcoming retirement of long-time employee Cheri Diebel at the end of 2023.

Peruvian grape exports 30% above last year

- International
So far in 2023, Peruvian grape exports reached 331,022 tons, showing growth close to 30 percent compared to what was registered in the same period of the previous year.

Peru to start grape exports in September, earlier than normal

- International
The coastal storm El Niño has generated warm weather in Peru, so the vines are being pruned, and the first table grapes of the 2023-2024 Peruvian campaign should start in September, when the campaign normally starts in October.

GRAPHIC: Grapes by the numbers

- Analysis
The first half of this year, table grape volume in the U.S. has been down 11 percent from 2022, but it's more of a supply problem than demand.

IFG wins landmark plant variety infringement case in China

- General News
International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), the world's largest table grape breeder, which boasts 48 patented table grape varieties and 10 patented sweet cherry varieties, is pleased to announce that a plant variety right infringement case in Yunnan, China has concluded in IFG’s favor.

Sun World unveils ‘Ruby Rush’ brand table grapes

- General News
July just got a lot juicier. Sun World today announces the official launch of the all-new RUBY RUSH brand red seedless grape.

ProducePay and Four Star partner on produce supply chain program

- General News
ProducePay, the marketplace transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply chain, and Four Star Fruit, one of the largest growers and shippers of table grapes, today launched the fresh produce industry’s first-of-its-kind direct-to-retail supply chain program.

IFG acquisition by SNFL nears completion

- General News
International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), the world's largest table grape breeder, which boasts 48 patented table grape varieties and ten patented sweet cherry varieties, announced that the acquisition of IFG by Special New Fruit Licensing Limited (SNFL, a consortium backed by AMFRESH) is expected to conclude in the coming weeks, following the approval of the transaction by the European Commission and the resounding verdict in the arbitration proceedings affirming that the transaction is proper and may proceed to closing.

Oppy expands its grape program domestically

- General News
Further strengthening its supply in California, one of North America’s leading grape specialists, Oppy, is pleased to introduce new acreage under the Ocean Spray label.

Peru has exported 35% more table grapes this year

- International
After experiencing large peaks in shipments at the beginning of the year, Peruvian grape exports have cooled but stayed ahead of last year’s pace.