AgroFresh Acquires Tessara Expanding Post-Harvest Solutions Portfolio

July 20, 2023 AgroFresh

The acquisition expands AgroFresh’s footprint in food waste reduction and freshness solutions for table grapes and berries and bolsters the organization’s impact in growing regions in South Africa, China, Australia, and South America.

Pretty Lady Vineyards Goes Organic

July 13, 2023 Pretty Lady Vineyards

Just in time for the start of their season, Pretty Lady Vineyards is gearing up to exhibit at their first ever Organic Produce Show at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California. After months of anticipation, Pretty Lady is excited to finally be able to offer organic grape varieties to Pretty Lady fans far and wide.

Four Star Fruit Expands Growing and Shipping Capabilities Ahead of Domestic Season

May 19, 2023 Four Star Fruit

Four Star Fruit, a leading grower of organic and conventional table grapes, recently acquired 1,100 acres of table grape vineyards and two modern distribution facilities near Bakersfield, California from Grapeman Farms. The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for Four Star Fruit to expand its operations and meet the growing demand for table grapes across the US and abroad.

New Varieties Just Around the Corner for Pretty Lady Vineyards

May 11, 2023 Pretty Lady Vineyards

The Pretty Lady Vineyards tradeshow team is SoCal bound and ramping up for the West Coast produce Expo (WCPE) taking place in Palm Springs, California May 20th at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort. With the start of their grape season just a couple of months away, Pretty Lady is excited to be back on the tradeshow floor to talk about their new conventional red variety, Ruby Rush® and their brand-new organic varieties which will be available this 2023 season.

Sun World Appoints Paola Barba as Table Grape Breeder

Sun World International LLC has appointed Paola Barba  as Table Grape Breeder, Executive Vice President & Chief Science Officer, Jennifer Petersen announced here recently. As the new table grape breeder, Paola will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of table grape varieties, utilizing the company’s strong genetics built from decades of breeding by her predecessors.