Industry Announcements

The Giumarra Companies appoint industry executive Rich Dachman as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dachman brings over four decades of experience, including leadership roles at Sysco and FreshPoint, and currently serves as CEO of Brighter Bites.
January 14 , 2026

The China Cherry Mid-Season Summit analyzed the new tenets for Chilean cherry exporters in Asia

The event was established as a key space for analysis and dialogue, where producers, exporters, and importers shared data, visions, and lessons learned.
January 14 , 2026

Avocados From Mexico sets the bar high with 2.5B reasons to believe

After an historic avocado season, the challenge now is sustaining demand well beyond peak events, the organization says.
January 14 , 2026

Meet the experts that will hit the stage at SEPC's Southern Exposure 2026 Educational Sessions

January 13 , 2026

Chairwoman to lead California Avocado Commission board for the first time in its history

Rachael Laenen has served in the CAC board since 2020, and is a sixth generation Golden State farmer.
January 13 , 2026

Chiquita relaunches Panama banana production with first 2026 harvest in Bocas del Toro

The initial harvest is destined for the national market and will allow the assessment of packing houses after maintenance work in Bocas del Toro.
January 13 , 2026

Oppy's import grape volume jumps 44% thanks to Dole partnership, adding 1.25 million boxes to its supply

The additional supply ranks the fruit giant among the largest importers of Peruvian table grapes in North America. 
January 12 , 2026

Pacific Trellis Fruit welcomes Mike Blume as Sales Manager for the East Coast

January 09 , 2026

Fall Creek’s PeachyBlue blueberry drives category growth at Sprouts, showcasing power of breeding to shelf collaboration

January 09 , 2026

10 game-changing innovations nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026

Taking the pulse of the future of ag technology, this year’s nominees bring market-disruptive varieties, more sustainable practices, and efficiency to the fields.
January 09 , 2026