Sun World International Names CEO of Fruit Breeding and Licensing Company, Expands Focus

August 14, 2019 Sun World International

David Marguleas has been named CEO of Sun World International LLC (Sun World), board chair Lloys Frates announced. Marguleas most recently served as Sun World’s executive vice president and managed the firm’s breeding, technology and licensing business, Sun World Innovations. Following the recent sale of its farms, Sun World will be the breeding and licensing company’s new name.

Dayka & Hackett Announces New Environmentally Friendly Grape Packaging

August 14, 2019 Dayka & Hackett LLC

The unique paper used in the Eco-Tote™ is bio-degradable, compostable and recyclable. The colorful design appeals to environmentally conscious consumers and those just looking for a fresh approach to how they purchase grapes.

Index Fresh Partners With Growers in Colombia to Offer Fruit in U.S. Market

August 14, 2019 Index Fresh

“The Colombian avocados allow Index Fresh to build on the success that we’ve been developing for over a century. The Hass industry in Colombia is young and vibrant. There are very few trees in the country that are over ten years old,” said Giovanni Cavaletto, Vice President of Sourcing at Index Fresh.

The Big Idaho Potato Hotel Makes Headlines Around The Globe

August 14, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

From ABC-TV’s popular morning show, Live with Kelly and Ryan to People magazine to USA Today, the Big Idaho® Potato Hotel made international news within hours of its launch on Earth Day.

Fresh Arctic Apple Slices Launching into Foodservice Markets

August 14, 2019 Okanagan Specialty Fruits

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) introduced nonbrowning Arctic® apple fresh slices to a receptive foodservice industry at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) recent Foodservice Show in Monterey, California.