Sun World International

Sun World Scores Important Victories in Litigation Against Italian Grape Growers

October 24, 2024 Sun World

In recent months and in three separate cases, Italian courts have ruled in favor of Sun World International, LLC in litigation filed by growers attempting to circumvent the contractual obligations stemming from agreements with Sun World for the growing, harvesting and sale of Sun World table grapes. The growers sought the right to market AUTUMNCRISP® brand grapes outside of Sun World’s licensed distributors network based on a recent ruling issued by the Italian Supreme Court in the “Miglionico” case. …

Sun World International Announces New Team Member and Promotions to Manage Extraordinary Growth

October 1, 2024 Sun World International

Sun World International is appointing Gerardo Lugo to the new role of chief commercial officer (CCO) and promoting Global Licensing Directors Pablo Ramirez and Petri van der Merwe to vice presidents of global licensing. These moves reflect Sun World’s growth and the powerful opportunities triggered by the company’s acquisition of Biogold. …

Sun World International Acquires Biogold

August 1, 2024 Sun World International

Sun World International LLC announced the acquisition of Biogold Group, a significant South Africa-based global fruit variety rights manager, trading as Citrogold in South Africa. Biogold is recognized as the preeminent global supplier of citrus genetics. In addition to their own formidable mango breeding program, Biogold manages significant rights to mango varieties developed by third-party breeders. Together with the breeders they represent, Biogold has the world’s largest mango collection and one of the world’s largest collections of avocado varieties. …

Introducing What’s Next in the World of Fresh Produce

July 29, 2024 Sun World International

Sun World International hosted an Early Season Table Grape Field Day at their Center for Innovation in Wasco, California, on July 11. The Sun World team unveiled “What’s Next” in varietal/cultivar development and introduced the corporate brand’s refreshed identity. The annual event hosted over 200 grower licensees, retailers and media partners. …

Sun World International Enforces Intellectual Property In Italy

March 14, 2024 Sun World International

In recent months and in four separate cases, Italian courts have ruled in favor of Sun World International, LLC in litigation the company has filed against unlicensed growers for their unlawful production and sale of Sun World grape varieties.   …