Soren Bjorn named CEO of Driscoll’s

Soren Bjorn will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee the company’s global day-to-day operations as Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO retires and becomes executive chairman of the family-owned company. 

October 11 , 2023

University of Florida releases citrus greening solutions

A sweet orange-like hybrid currently known as 1859 was selected for development thanks to its high tolerance to HLB, following more than 20 years of exposure to the disease. 

October 11 , 2023

Leading German food retailer goes exclusive with Sekoya blueberries

As in many global markets, blueberry consumption in Germany has increased steadily in the last couple of years, meaning that consumers are more and more demanding with the fruit they are buying. 

October 11 , 2023

California walnut production up

Despite high input costs for producers, sales in the U.S. have grown by 28%, which has made it possible to overcome the high inventory at the beginning of the season.

October 11 , 2023

Despite rising costs, shoppers will pay premium for produce

Conducted in July, this Deloitte report is based on a survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers, and 100 U.S.-based grocery retail executives and examines the current state of the fresh food industry.

October 10 , 2023

Florida meetings with Feds disrupted by U.S. House fight

Leadership disruption in the U.S. House of Representatives has disrupted progress on Federal support of agricultural spending, The Apopka Voice reports Oct. 8.

October 10 , 2023

Superfresh Growers introduces recycled apple and pear bags 

This initiative represents one of many efforts by Superfresh Growers to reduce its ecological footprint and conserve resources.

October 10 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry export volumes face a 50% decline year-on-year

Data compiled by Fresh Fruit Peru reveals that as of mid-September, blueberry shipments from Peru stood at a mere 40,527 tonnes, marking a significant 50% drop compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.

October 10 , 2023

Pacific Trellis Fruit adds talent to sales team

Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea Farms announced the addition of industry veterans Mike Walsh and Seymur Ashumov to its team. 

October 10 , 2023

Chilean blueberry exports project 6% drop

Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Blueberry Committee, says that the drop can be attributed to changes in the Chilean production base, which saw a 2% acreage drop.

October 09 , 2023