The Kyoho black-purple table grape variety has long ruled the domestic market, even earning the moniker “king of grapes.” But it is losing its throne to the Shine Muscat, a relatively new ...

The record-breaking heat is starting to affect autumn delicacies. Kyoho, a famous variety of large grape ― in this case grown in the city of Matsudo in Chiba Prefecture ― is one victim.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates China’s grape production for the 2024-2025 season at 14.2 million tons. Shine Muscat has overtaken traditional varieties like Red Globe and Kyoho as the ...