California Table Grape Commission

Study: Grape Consumption Benefits Gut Microbiome and Cholesterol Metabolism

November 11, 2021 California Table Grape Commission

A new clinical study published in the scientific journal Nutrients found that consuming grapes significantly increased the diversity of bacteria in the gut which is considered essential to good health overall.  Additionally, consuming grapes significantly decreased cholesterol levels, as well as bile acids which play an integral role in cholesterol metabolism.  The findings suggest a promising new role for grapes in gut health and reinforce the benefits of grapes on heart health. …

California Table Grape Growers Award Scholarships

June 3, 2021 California Table Grape Commission

California’s table grape growers recently awarded scholarships to seven students in grape growing regions of the state. All recipients will be attending California universities or community colleges. …

California Goodness Matters Campaign Encourages Consumers to Buy California Grapes

July 29, 2020 California Table Grape Commission

Asking consumers to support the California grape farming community during this difficult time by buying California grapes is the heart of a multi-faceted outreach effort underway now that continues into the fall. …

California Table Grape Commission Promotes Karen Hearn

June 5, 2020 California Table Grape Commission

Karen Hearn is the new Vice President of Domestic Marketing for the California Table Grape Commission. Hearn’s responsibilities include leading the domestic retail team, providing strategic direction, and partnering with retailers to motivate consumer purchase of California table grapes. …

California Table Grape Commission Adds New Marketing Director

October 7, 2019 California Table Grape Commission

Maria Montalvo is the new marketing director of retail and foodservice promotion for the California Table Grape Commission. Montalvo’s responsibilities include leading the in-store promotion initiatives and communication strategies needed to help move California table grapes through the U.S. and Canadian markets. …