Industry Announcements


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

GLOBALG.A.P. North America announces new Buyer Relations Manager
With her new role as the Buyer Relations Manager, she hopes to continue her work of advocacy for farmers who supply GLOBALG.A.P. certified responsible food to the global marketplace.
January 04 , 2023

Mardi Gras Pear, new from Superfresh Growers
The pear will be available in February 2023.
January 03 , 2023

Oppy Transport looks at rearview mirror on 30-year long haul
Vigorous expansion plans continue to roll out across the U.S. and Canada
December 21 , 2022

Dan Harrington announces retirement from Superfresh Growers
Harrington was one of the first employees at Domex Marketing, joining family owners Ed Kershaw and his nephew Robert Kershaw in 1994.
December 13 , 2022

LGS Specialty Sales announces new warehouse expansion
Opening Spring 2023, the new facility will further the company’s mission of vertical integration
December 01 , 2022

Full Harvest acquires FarmersWeb
Adding FarmersWeb’s proven software capabilities to its technology pipeline, Full Harvest now has the ability to speed the delivery of advanced features for its produce suppliers and buyers.
November 30 , 2022

Paine Schwartz Partners to acquire AgroFresh Solutions
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.
November 29 , 2022