Industry Announcements

Mission Produce appoints Brooke Becker to SVP of sales

In her new position, Becker will lead Mission Produce’s North America Sales team in meeting demand for avocados and mangos while generating profitable results for the Company and its customers.  
November 01 , 2024

California walnut crop mid-harvest update shows 'positive developments'

Reports indicate that the walnut crop held up well to the summer temperatures, which were less severe than temperatures seen in 2022.
November 01 , 2024

Farm Aid offers disaster fund to family farmers affected by hurricanes

The organization's hurricane relief efforts will focus on family farmers and ranchers who have lost their barns, livestock, crops, fields, pastures, and other essential farm infrastructure due to hurricanes Helene or Milton
November 01 , 2024

Biden-Harris administration invests nearly $3 billion in clean ports

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 55 ports, spread across 27 states and territories, to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.
November 01 , 2024

14-year-old named America's Top Young Scientist for inventing an AI handheld pesticide detector

As the grand prize winner, he received a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of "America's Top Young Scientist."
October 31 , 2024

Tomra Food extends corporate partnership with Citrus Australia

October 30 , 2024

Fresh Farms elects Josh Acuña to drive sales and innovation

October 29 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte launches reusable plastic containers for banana shipments

The organization went through countless trials to ensure an end product that delivers the fruit without bruising to its destination.
October 29 , 2024

Westfalia Fruit presents sustainable avocado paper and packaging innovation at Fruit Attraction 2024

This initiative stems from Westfalia Fruit's use of avocado waste in beauty products to replace harmful plastic microbeads with natural alternatives.
October 29 , 2024

SanLucar wins the "Rising Brand Award 2024" in Asia

October 28 , 2024