The Court of Bari Enjoins Illegal Grape Production

In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding an Italian grape producer from harvesting or selling any table grapes from unauthorized plantings of Sugrathirtyfive variety (AUTUMNCRISP® brand) grapevines.

POM Wonderful Celebrates 20 Years

November 2, 2022 The Wonderful Company

This fall, POM Wonderful is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary, along with its achievement of making pomegranates and their health benefits more widely-known in the U.S.

Harvest Sensations Welcomes New President

November 2, 2022 Harvest Sensations

Harvest Sensations, a grower-direct importer of core commodity produce and uniquely sourced specialty ingredients for the foodservice industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Joseph P. D’Ottavio, President, to the team. In his role as President, Joe will focus on profit optimization, efficiencies, and growth to include leadership across internal and external stakeholders.

IBO Pays Tribute To Berry Industry Visionary Victor Moller Schiavetti

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) pays tribute to Víctor Moller Schiavetti, the president and founder of Hortifrut S.A., who passed away on October 19 at the age of 79.

“Less Chemistry and More Biology” and “Data Dive Into Organic Produce Sales” Ed Sessions Announced for Organic Grower Summit

November 2, 2022 Organic Grower Summit

A pair of recently announced educational sessions will explore the growing importance of biologicals as a tool of organic crop production and offer a look at the growth of organic fresh produce sales at grocery stores across the nation this year as the final parts of the 2022 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) presented by Western Growers and OPN educational program.