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.

SUNRAYS Grapes to Shine Even Brighter in Year 2

October 6, 2021 Jac. Vandenberg, Inc.

Jac. Vandenberg, Inc., the Tarrytown-based fresh produce importer and marketer, is gearing up for an exciting second year for its SUNRAYS® grape brand. After a successful debut, SUNRAYS® grapes is announcing several new developments to its 2021-2022 program which officially starts next month.

Hazel Tech Announces Expansion in the California Table Grape Category with Illume Agriculture

September 30, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces Illume Agriculture®, a vertically integrated company currently operating and managing over 10,000 acres of high-value permanent crop assets including table grapes, almonds, pistachios and bulk wine grapes globally in both the US and Europe, will utilize Hazel™ during their 2021 table grape season. 

Oppy’s Grape Category Techs Up in California

September 9, 2021 Oppy

Providing year-round grape supplies through all major producing regions, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world is distinguishing itself in California through its innovative advances.

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet Unveils New Sustainable Packaging for Grapes

Greenyard wants to make lives healthier and continuously improve the products and processes in order to meet the customer needs, in an innovative and sustainable way. Committed to being a champion of our environment, Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has developed a sustainable alternative to replace plastic clamshells: The “EcoBox”.