Industry Announcements

Sun World International announces actions to manage 'extraordinary growth'

The company says these moves reflect its growth and the powerful opportunities triggered by its acquisition of Biogold.  
October 01 , 2024

USDA releases statement on East Coast and Gulf Coast ports strike

According to CNBC, between 43%-49% of all U.S. imports and monthly billions of dollars in trade move through the U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports.
October 01 , 2024

Chile kicks off the 2024-25 blueberry season

According to the first estimate of the Chilean Blueberry Committee, delivered by the president of the entity, Ruy Barbosa, the country expects to export 135,501 tons.
October 01 , 2024

Global Cherry Summit expands and grows towards 2025

This global cherry meeting point offers greater space to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the sector, with the presence of leading international experts.
October 01 , 2024

Florida Department of Citrus selects new marketing and communications partner

Padilla is supporting FDOC’s mission of maximizing consumer demand for Florida citrus products and ensuring the sustainability and economic well-being of the growers, the industry, and the State of Florida.
October 01 , 2024

Family Tree Farms and CPG Veterans create ‘Jack & Sun’ to launch new line of healthy snacks

The Jack & Sun brand offers a variety of flavors that appeal to both children and adults, ensuring everyone can enjoy a tasty treat without compromising on health.
October 01 , 2024

Crownless pineapples: A more sustainable, convenient option?

Global tropical fruit producer Fyffes evaluated the consumption habits and knowledge about pineapples among more than 1,000 consumers in the United Kingdom and Ireland as it prepares to launch its crownless offer.
September 27 , 2024

Ocean Mist Farms proud to participate in Annual Relay for Life event

The leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America, took part in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life event last weekend in Salinas, California. In less than 50 days since joining the cause, Ocean Mist Farms climbed to fifth place in charitable rankings out of 77 participating teams.
September 26 , 2024

Global banana company, Chiquita, unveils new disease-resistant banana variety

Chiquita, in partnership with KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), is proud to announce the introduction of Yelloway One, a revolutionary banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka.
September 26 , 2024

AgroFresh Solutions launches latest innovation in harvest management

September 26 , 2024