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The Wonderful Company names Benal Serin as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing covering nuts, juice, and citrus businesses

PRESS RELEASE The Wonderful Company, one of the largest and most philanthropic privately held companies in the United States, today announced that Benal Serin has joined as senior vice president of marketing. In her new role, Serin will be responsible for leading all marketing efforts in Wonderful’s industry-leading product portfolio that includes nuts (Wonderful Pistachios), […]
June 08 , 2023

Canada: Produce purchases increase despite higher prices

Data shows that local produce has the highest level of positive purchase intent, at 83%, followed by  packaged produce at 65%. 
June 08 , 2023

IBO Summit 2023: 20 countries on board as event approaches

This is Europe’s first IBO Summit, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. 
June 07 , 2023

C.H. Robinson appoints Dave Bozeman as CEO

Dave Bozeman has over 30 years’ executive experience in industry-leading companies and iconic brands across supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer service to C.H. Robinson. 
June 07 , 2023

Mission Produce UK’s new ripening control technology combats food waste

The non-destructive ripeness control tool is being used for the first time in the company’s forward distribution center (FDC) in Dartford, UK, and is expected to reduce food waste and promote product quality and reliability.
June 07 , 2023

Why digital transformation matters to food processors and packhouses

PRESS RELEASE Though digital technologies are still young, they are already improving operational efficiencies and have the power to help improve profitability in other ways too. Felix Flemming, Head of Digital at TOMRA Food and Recycling, explains. Some food processors and packhouses might think that “digital transformation” has nothing to do with them. That it’s […]
June 07 , 2023

Grape Breeder IFG opening new lab this summer

The facility will be functional early this summer, offering IFG’s research and development team more than ten times the size of its current lab.
June 07 , 2023

Colombia Avocados releases handling guide

The guide, authored by industry expert John Bower, covers all stages throughout the supply chain, from pre-planting to retail, on the best methods for maintaining the appearance, flavor, and shelf life.
June 07 , 2023

Agroberries acquires minority stake in BerryWorld

The transaction will provide BerryWorld with a solid foundation for growth with a diversified global footprint spanning the entire value chain. 
June 06 , 2023

Michigan asparagus winding down

Asparagus shipments will be ending in the third week of June for North Bay Produce, Inc., growers are picking twice a day to beat the heat and speed harvest before asparagus become seedy.
June 06 , 2023