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



