Month: October 2021

Sun World Promotes Melillo to Vice President of Grower Support Services

October 14, 2021 Sun World International

Sun World International LLC has appointed Michele Melillo to the new position of Vice President of Grower Support Services. Melillo recently managed the company’s agronomic support activities. In his new leadership position, he will oversee all technical assistance and applied research programs and staff, assist with variety evaluation and management of the company’s global test site. Sun World’s Grower Support Services team supports its network of 1800+ growers in 15 countries growing Sun World’s table grape and stone fruit varieties. …

Bring Home the Cherry Best with Chilean Cherries

October 14, 2021 Chilean Fresh Fruit Association

Fall has arrived, and that means it’s time to get ready for Chilean Cherries.  And when we say get ready, we mean get ready for some great news!  Chile projects that cherry exports to the U.S. will see substantial growth in 2021/22, and for the first time, the season will run more than 12 weeks, from November through February. The Chilean Cherry Committee estimates that nearly 13,000 tons will be shipped to the U.S. market during the 2021/22 season. …

Markon Launches Markon First Crop Trimmed Leeks

October 14, 2021 Markon Cooperative

To help streamline and minimize kitchen prep, Markon Cooperative is introducing Markon First Crop Trimmed Leeks, which is now available to foodservice operators in convenient five-pound packs.  …

Revol Greens Acquires Living Fresh in Athens, Georgia

October 14, 2021 Revol Greens

North America’s largest greenhouse lettuce grower, Revol Greens, has acquired BJ’s Produce Inc, operating under the widely recognized Living Fresh brand, in Athens, Georgia, to establish its first East Coast greenhouse operation. The deal, completed on October 12, 2021, entails the purchase of the existing greenhouses as well as the planned commencement of new greenhouse construction to meet increasing customer demand. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The move also brings Revol Greens’ closer to meeting its “Five Facilities in Five Years” goal to reach all Americans with its products two years ahead of schedule. …

Brighter Bites Announces DMA Solutions as Agency of Record

October 14, 2021 DMA Solutions

Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into families’ …