* Two important points in “Table-Grape Dispute Could Sour Australia-Calif. Trade Relations” [March 3] need clarification. Australia is free of many of the most destructive pests and diseases ...

When table grapes are harvested, also by hand, each bunch is trimmed, inspected and boxed in the field to avoid crushing. Then they are taken to cold storage before shipping to grocery stores.

Wine grapes and table grapes share the same species but are cultivated and used for very different purposes. Their differences extend beyond just their appearance and taste to how they are grown ...

But don't worry: None of these techniques hurts the grapes or those who love them. Accessibility links. ... How Our Table Grapes Got So Fat. March 8, 2013 12:02 PM ET. Michaeleen Doucleff ...