Scientists at Okayama University of Science in Japan have developed a new wine grape called Muscat Shiragai, a hybrid of the local wild Shiraga grape and the Muscat of Alexandria. The grape combines ...

The fruit and wine of the newly developed grape “Muscat Shiragai,” presented at a press conference by Professor Emeritus Takuji Hoshino (right). From left to right above: Kurashiki Deputy Mayor Kenji ...

Once dubbed the "Hermes of fruit" and the byword for premium grapes, Shine Muscat has now sunk to the cheapest grape variety. Shine Muscat grapes are displayed at a large supermarket in ...

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When the gentle autumn breeze sweeps across the fields, a family farm in a town of Xuecheng District in east China's Zaozhuang City is in the midst of a busy ...

After two decades as Japan’s premier luxury grape, the hunger for Shine Muscat may be tapped out. Once hailed for its sweet, seedless and easy-to-eat green berries, the variety has enjoyed explosive ...

The value of Shine Muscat grapes, once considered a symbol of premium grapes, is plummeting. Boasting high sugar content, aroma, and the convenience of being seedless, a 2kg box of Shine Muscat grapes ...

A team of researchers at the Okayama University of Science has unveiled a novel wine grape variety known as Muscat Shiragai, marking a milestone in hybrid viticulture. The new cultivar pairs the wild ...

Japan’s Shine Muscat grapes have been skyrocketing in popularity in foodie circles around the globe. First cultivated in Japan in 2006, Shine Muscat grapes are prized for their size, firmness, and ...

Gothamist has only recently begun to appreciate the fresh muscat grapes that come into market each spring. The Muscat commonly appears in market as a raisin, but better yet as an excellent dessert ...

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