Industry Announcements

This AI-powered data-collecting robodog is both a grower’s coworker and an autonomous agronomist

Kedar Iyer, CEO of agriculture robotics company Frutas AI, says this tech will greatly benefit those in the industry who traditionally have had to do repetitive field tasks by hand.
January 28 , 2026

Amazon to close Fresh and Go stores, refocus on Whole Foods

The e-commerce giant is narrowing its physical grocery offering while investing in rapid delivery for perishables.
January 27 , 2026

Poly-clip System presents a holistic solution for industrially compostable net packaging

January 27 , 2026

New leadership takes helm at Sakata Seed America as Dave Armstrong is named President-CEO

January 27 , 2026

Fresh Del Monte to reunite Del Monte brand after four decades after $285 million sale

The transaction remains subject to court approval and applicable regulatory clearances, and closing is expected by the end of Q1 2026.
January 27 , 2026

Fall Creek to present new high-chill blueberry variety at Fruit Logistica 2026

SEKOYA Nova ‘FC15-173’ has demonstrated great fruit size distribution and postharvest performance, with storability exceeding 60 days while maintaining fruit quality.
January 23 , 2026

Amazon's upcoming new brick-and-mortar store will outsize any Walmart Supercenter

The plans show a dual-purpose 230,000-square-foot facility that will serve as both a traditional retail store and a fulfilment center for online and in-store sales.
January 22 , 2026

CMA CGM hits the brakes on Suez comeback as uncertainty ripples through trade lanes

Just as some eye a return to a familiar shortcut, caution is back in the driver’s seat as routing decisions continue to hinge on security signs far beyond the docks.
January 22 , 2026

EFI welcomes Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia as new Executive Director

January 21 , 2026

Sun World expands marketer network to support branded grape programs' growth

January 20 , 2026