Table grape grower sees increase in red, green and black volumes this season

From Fresh Plaza | 24 June 2022

Overview of table grapes in the U.S. market, complemented by charts from Agronometrics. Original published on June 23, 2022. 

Four Star Fruit is a grower of year-round conventional and organic table grapes and committed to innovation and sustainable farming.

The company forecasts an increase in red, green and black grapes this year during the California season. Four Star is expected to begin harvest in the most southern region of Arvin in the next couple of weeks.

“We are excited to add both conventional and organic acreage to our portfolio in the Southern Valley of California,” said Doug Rossi, sales executive of Four Star Fruit. “The increased volume of production will help our retail partners transition smoothly into the season.”

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Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)

The California table grape season is following the lead of Mexican production, which is in full swing, resulting in increased volume and movement after a tough import season. The current weather in Southern California has been mild, creating the ideal environment for the fruit to develop and provide exceptional eating quality for consumers this summer.

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Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)

The News in Charts is a collection of stories from the industry complemented by charts from Agronometrics to help better tell their story.

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