Regulations Issued Under the Export Grape and Plum Act; Exemption From Size Regulations for Black Corinth Grapes

The Department of Agriculture (Department) is adopting as a final rule the provisions of an interim final rule exempting the Black Corinth variety of grapes from the minimum bunch and berry size requirements issued for grapes under the Export Grape and Plum Act. This change expands the markets for this variety of grapes and increases their fresh utilization. This rule was recommended by the California Grape and Tree Fruit League after the proposal had been presented at industry meetings of growers and handlers.