Industry Announcements

Unifrutti welcomes Verfrut to its global platform completing strategic acquisition in Latin America

With the addition of Verfrut, Unifrutti consolidates its grape, cherry, apple, and blueberry portfolio, becoming one of the largest table grape and cherry producers in the world.
September 02 , 2024

Naturipe Farms celebrates peak raspberry harvest

August 29 , 2024

Sun World shares launch of two new grape brands with global partners

The new products were presented at the firm's Mid-to Late-Season Table Grape Field Day at their Center for Innovation in Wasco, California. 
August 28 , 2024

Argentina ships its first batch of cold treatment quarantined blueberries to the US

The four-ton shipment was sent from a Concordia facility, in the Entre Ríos province. 
August 23 , 2024

Avocados From Mexico: The power of brand recognition in consumer markets

Alvaro Luque, CEO of Avocados from Mexico gives an exclusive presentation on the company's successful story in the United States.
August 16 , 2024

U.S. peaches and nectarines are granted access to the Vietnamese market

August 15 , 2024

Blueberries can now be exported to Chile from all U.S. states

The U.S. market is key to the Chilean blueberry sector, and, until now, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and California were approved for entry into Chile.
August 02 , 2024

APHIS removes and reduces Oriental Fruit Fly quarantines in California

Release from quarantine occurred after three generations elapsed with no additional detections in these areas.
July 24 , 2024

Kroger CEO promises to raise wages, cut prices

Meanwhile, the grocery giant is preparing for its day in court to defend its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. 
July 01 , 2024

New Italian apple variety ripens earlier than Gala

Lilibet promises to be an “easy to grow” variety, as its breeders seek to address production challenges such as climate change and distribution.
June 27 , 2024