They’re sweet, crunchy and perfect for snacking. But today’s table grapes go way beyond familiar bunches of Thompson Seedless or Red Flame. These bite-size favorites come in more than 80 varieties, ...

Around here, wine grapes get all the glitz. About two-thirds of the world’s grape production is for fermentation. Likely it’s much more than that in the Willamette Valley. But there’s a lot more to a ...

* Black Corinth. Old Greek variety, marketed as “Champagne grapes” when fresh, as Zante currants when dried; introduced to California by 1854. Very small spherical berries; very thin and tender, ...

Grapes are one of the oldest and widely grown fruit crops in the world. They can be used for fresh consumption or processed into jams, jellies, raisins and wine. Grapes are also used as a landscape ...

Bay Area produce shoppers are willing to go out of their way to buy stone fruit, tomatoes, melons and berries with the best pedigree. They will pay a premium at farmers' markets for antique varieties ...

U.S. table grape production was projected to surge 31% to 845,000 metric tons this season as California vineyards made a full recovery after Hurricane Hilary wreaked havoc in August 2023. “The 2024 ...

Local table-grape growers could use a little good news after what happened each of the last two years — and so far this crop season, it looks like they might get it. Barring unexpected weather, Kern ...