The last berries of a Concord grape delivery make their way from the receiving station to the de-stemmer. Photo by Melissa Hansen The Concord grape juice industry, though known for up and down swings in production, is a stable one, with little change from year to year in acreage numbers or new markets. So, when a new player, even if minor, enters as a concentrate processor, it warrants attention. FruitSmart, with roots going back to 1982, is a private, locally owned business in Grandview, Washington, that’s been building a niche in the fruit byproducts world the last 30 years. First […]