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Berry innovation leader Naturipe Farms is turning up the flavor this Halloween with Berry Scary, a limited-edition 12 oz. package of fresh blueberries and blackberries in spook-tacular, seasonal packaging.   Shipping now and creeping into Kroger and select Wakefern stores by mid-October, this scarily-delicious offering is the perfect combination of convenience, taste, and festive fun. […]

The Berries Za team planned two years in advance to organize an impactful three-day program featuring industry panels, keynote discussions, and IBO insider announcements.

Following its second-largest harvest ever, Chile’s avocado industry is aiming for consistency over growth. With tech-driven farming and sustainability at its core, the sector is positioning itself as a steady supplier in a competitive global market.

Citrus industry expert SiCar Farms is opening a new East Coast distribution center at Port Manatee, strategically located at the entrance of Tampa Bay in Southwest Florida. The 20,000-square-foot facility is set to begin operations in December 2025. “This new facility is a key step in meeting the growing demand for premium fresh citrus on […]

The longest-standing citrus cooperative in the nation, Sunkist Growers Inc., returns to IFPA 2025. With two engaging booths spotlighting category-driving citrus programs, the company is celebrating the return of the California citrus season while showcasing a lineup of merchandising tools, shopper insights, and purpose-led activations that bridge the gap from grove to shelf. Sunkist's purposeful […]

High profitability and growing global demand, are opening new opportunities for the prized Mediterranean pine nut, as a strategic crop in Chile.

Leading grower, shipper, processor, and marketer of fresh vegetables and citrus Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is adding Laura Lutjen as Midwest Regional Sales Manager.  This strategic hire further reinforces Duda’s commitment to building a best-in-class sales team as the company approaches its centennial in 2026. “Laura’s extensive experience and customer-first approach align perfectly with our […]

Each summer, Sunridge Nurseries looks forward to participating in the various table grape field days organized by our esteemed breeding partners, Grapa Global™ and Bloom Fresh Global™.

Tropical produce giant Fyffes is selling its entire melon business to Martori Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned leader in fresh produce. The acquisition includes the company’s farms in Honduras and Guatemala, as well as the distribution business in Miami, Florida.  Fyffe’s Sol Melons stands as the largest supplier of winter melons in North America, bringing Martori […]

Northwest cherries report strong-quality fruit that lasted up until the very end of the season, despite an early start to the season.