Industry Announcements

Meet the keynote speakers inspiring attendees SEPC's Southern Exposure 2026 conference

October 27 , 2025

Leading banana companies unite in new trade group BANA to support North American market

The Banana Association of North America will be governed by a Board of Directors made up of member companies, including Chiquita, Dole, Fresh Del Monte, and Fyffes North America.
October 24 , 2025

Future of agriculture: Driscoll's pledges $5 million for Cal Poly's Innovative Plant Sciences complex and farm store

October 24 , 2025

EW Group's Planasa expands with IFSI acquisition, strengthening innovation in sustainable agriculture

By adding IFSI to its ecosystem of leading companies, Planasa's parent company, EW Group, reinforces its commitment to scientific innovation in the ag sector.
October 24 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit trials AgroSustain's Afondo bio-boating for more sustainable avocado and lime supply chains

October 21 , 2025

Congestion clears at Antwerp-Bruges as post-strike operations resume

Antwerp authorities informed that "there is no longer any congestion for outgoing vessels, and the backlog for incoming vessels has almost been cleared."
October 20 , 2025

IFPA 2025 comes to a close, marked by record attendance and new intelligence platform

IFPA reports this year’s event marked the largest representation of global retailers to date, including buyers from Asia and Latin America.
October 20 , 2025

Year-round apple supply: Honeybear proudly showcases Pazazz®, JUICI® and more at IFPA 2025

October 17 , 2025

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns urges industry to 'Fight for Fresh' amid tariff disruptions and climate change threat

During her keynote at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Cathy Burns outlined how the association’s core beliefs are driving advocacy, innovation, and resilience across the fresh produce industry.
October 16 , 2025

Catalytic Generators: Over five decades providing safe and efficient fruit ripening solutions

Catalytic Generators created the world’s first easy and safe ethylene applicator for produce ripening. CEO and President Greg Akins talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about how this innovation revolutionized the industry.
October 16 , 2025