Statement from the Cherry Marketing Institute on FDA’s “healthy” rule

The FDA’s revised “Healthy” label criteria are intended to help consumers easily identify foods that are particularly useful as the foundation of a diet consistent with dietary recommendations.

January 16 , 2025

Cosmic Crisp is back in Europe with a young and urban campaign

Volumes are expected to reach 21,000 tons. In the northern hemisphere, it is available from January to mid-autumn.

January 16 , 2025

Sales of Queen Garnet plums in Australia start

Protected under PBR, the Queen Garnet plum is nurtured by Nutrafruit and its global network of growers, market agents, and ingredient processors.

January 10 , 2025

Organic blueberries from Chile and Peru available throughout early months of this year

The volumes, originating from Naturipe’s South American growing operations in Peru and Chile, are among the highest quality in taste and appearance and will resonate well with retailers and customers alike, the company said in a release.

January 03 , 2025

Washington State University's WA64 apple finally has a name

Washington State University apple breeder Kate Evans announced the apple's new name, Sunflare, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington.

December 12 , 2024

Kroger-Albertsons merger terminated

Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions of dollars, claiming Kroger refused to offer an adequate divestiture package and repeatedly ignored regulators' concerns.

December 11 , 2024

Naturipe amplifies strawberry program

Driven by new investments in expanded acreage, cutting-edge growing techniques, and proprietary flavorful varieties, the company expects to quadruple its supply of premium greenhouse strawberries during the 2024-25 season

December 11 , 2024

Ondine's flat nectarine and flat peaches season begins in Australia

Flat nectarines & peaches emerge from the orchards of Cobram in Victoria and Perth Hills in Western Australia.

December 09 , 2024

Naturipe Farms promotes Jim Roberts to President

Formerly serving as Naturipe’s President of Sales, Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.

November 21 , 2024

Equifruit’s Jennie Coleman Named Canada’s Most Admired CEO

This year’s winners actively craft high-performance cultures and serve as an inspiration for others who want to do the same, Waterstone Human Capital said,