Industry Announcements

At Berlin Fruit Logistica 2023: the launch of “Regina di Puglia”, a four-day event in Noicàttaro dedicated to table grapes

A new initiative aimed at promoting Italian table grapes will be presented at Berlin Fruit Logistica from 8th to 10th February.
January 25 , 2023

South Mill Champs announces the grand opening of its largest single-site mushroom farm

The grand opening marks the completion of phase one of a multi-year, multi-phase buildout plan and will feature the latest in controlled environment agriculture processes and technology.
January 24 , 2023

Global leader AgroFresh to spotlight extensive portfolio of freshness solutions at Fruit Logistica

AgroFresh experts available at Hall 21, Booth E-20 to discuss innovative technologies that help reduce food waste and conserve resources.
January 20 , 2023

SNFL Group, Vanguard International, and Riverking International host grape tasting events in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China

The first tasting event took place at the Guangzhou Jiangnan Market on January 11, in the morning, including local dragon dancers, opening performance, presentation of the variety, container opening, tasting and interviews, as well a limited number of gifts for attendees.
January 13 , 2023

AgBiome signs a commercial distribution and supply agreement with Summit Agro Mexico (SAM) for Howler fungicide

AgBiome and Summit Agro Mexico are pleased to announce news of their Commercial Distribution and Supply Agreement to register and commercialize Howler fungicide in the Specialty Crop market in Mexico.
January 12 , 2023

Kapi Kapi Growers hires Business Development Manager for company expansion

The company welcomed Wendy O’Brien to help further the company’s U.S. and North American business expansion.
January 11 , 2023

Westfalia Fruit Group appoints new Chief People Officer

The Westfalia Fruit Group is pleased to announce today the appointment of Guido Paolucci as Chief People Officer effective from 4th January 2023. 
January 10 , 2023

U.K. supermarkets average 25% sales rise in late 2022

Although value sales for the sector remained considerably up throughout 2022, grocery price inflation is the “real driving factor” behind the sales rise.
January 06 , 2023

Hortifrut’s Board appoints Nicolás Moller as the company’s new Chairman

Previously, he was a Board member at the Center for Growing Talent by PMA, the Chilean Exporters Association (ASOEX), The Chilean Berries Committee, and a member of the Finance Committee at the US Highbush Blueberry Council.
January 06 , 2023

Berry People expands to Mexico

The secondary office location will allow Berry People ™ to continue exploring improved varieties in ways that are correspondent to the future of strawberry agronomy around the world. 
January 05 , 2023