Fresh Direct Produce Group announces the sale of Mike & Mike’s Organic Produce

This strategic move supports Mike Fronte’s desire to return to the organic business he co-founded in 2004 while allowing the Fresh Direct Produce Group to focus on its broader growth plans. 

January 22 , 2025

Divine Flavor adds Jeremy Giovannetti as Melons Category Manager

As the Melon category manager, he will strengthen the company’s well-established fall and spring programs in Sonora, Mexico.

January 20 , 2025

Sanifruit participates in a new edition of Fruit Logistica Berlin

January 17 , 2025

New marketing directors join the California Table Grape Commission

January 16 , 2025

Planasa appoints Hans Liekens as Global Head of Innovation

The company said in the announcement that Liekens’ appointment strengthens Planasa’s business strategy, which focuses on innovation, operational excellence, and international expansion.

January 16 , 2025

Clarifresh announces rebranding and launch of SMB platform

"The name Clarifresh embodies our dedication to innovation and our expanded focus on providing solutions for all fresh categories," said CEO and Co-Founder Elad Mardix.

January 14 , 2025

Sales of Queen Garnet plums in Australia start

Protected under PBR, the Queen Garnet plum is nurtured by Nutrafruit and its global network of growers, market agents, and ingredient processors.

January 10 , 2025

Ocean Mist Farms promotes Glen Alameda to COO position

Glen brings a rich heritage and wealth of experience rooted in a family legacy of farming that dates back to the company's founding in 1924.

January 09 , 2025

Topline Farms adds industry veteran Chris Veillon as Vice-President, Marketing

January 07 , 2025

U.S. Cherry Industry Administrative Board and Cherry Marketing Institute names Amy Cohn new Industry President

In her new role, Cohn will serve all tart cherry industry members by providing oversight and insight on CIAB’s robust national promotion, health research, and education programs, working in collaboration with the USDA.

January 07 , 2025