Texas Onion Industry Wraps Up 2022 Marketing Campaign

The 2021 – 2022 Texas 1015 Sweet Onion (TX1015) marketing campaign has wrapped up for the season. This year’s marketing program focused on raising consumer and retailer awareness through a variety of platforms, engagements, and awareness campaign efforts.   

William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. Adds Rodrigo Del Sante to its Global Team

July 26, 2022 William H. Kopke Jr.

William H. Kopke Jr., Inc.; a vertically-integrated fruit and produce company since 1937, has added Rodrigo Del Sante to its global team. Rodrigo Del Sante has over 30 years of experience in the produce business and most recently served as the General Manager and CEO of Comercial Greenvic S.A.

Sun World Expands Footprint in Australia

July 26, 2022 Sun World International

Sun World International LLC (Sun World), the global fruit genetics and licensing company, is adding  GrapeCo Australia (GrapeCo) and RJN Cua Vineyards (RJN) as licensed grower/marketers in Australia. 

HMC Farms Announces Autonomous Drone Harvest Pilot Program

July 26, 2022 HMC Farms

HMC Farms® has partnered with Tevel Aerobotics Technologies to pilot their drone harvesting system utilizing Flying Autonomous Robots. Each robot has the ability to fly, locate fruit, harvest and place the fruit all on its own with no human interaction required. 

Alaska’s Bristol Bay Salmon Run Shatters Records, and It’s Not Done Yet

Record-breaking numbers of sockeye salmon have returned to southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay, and the tally is expected to climb higher in the days ahead.