Divine Flavor, Sun World Execute Enhanced Collaboration Agreement for Premium Table Grapes

April 13, 2023 Divine Flavor

Industry pioneer and leader in table grape breeding and licensing, Sun World International LLC, and Divine Flavor, a produce brand representing the largest grape growing operations in Mexico, have reached a strategic collaboration agreement to deliver more premium table grapes to North American markets at strategic times of the year.

Egyptian Economic Courts Issue Injunctions Against Infringing Farms Producing Sun World’s MIDNIGHT BEAUTY Brand Table Grapes

September 21, 2022 Sun World

Three separate Egyptian courts have issued injunctions against four Egyptian growers and ordered court-appointed experts to collect samples and other evidence from the infringing farms where the experts found unauthorized Sugrathirteen variety grapevines. The three economic courts, located in Cairo, Alexandria and Tanta, affirmed the Egyptian plant variety rights (PVR) of the important American-bred black seedless grape variety, which is produced by several Egyptian growers without a license to do so. 

There’s Much More to Grapes Than Just Buying and Selling

Back in pre-pandemic days, we launched The Global Grape Summit to help the industry wrestle with these important issues. Now with product innovation spreading around the world, and across many products such as berries and apples, we are focused on finding post-pandemic ways to help the grape industry discover a path to delight consumers, increase consumption and boost profitability.

Sun World Appoints Jennifer Petersen as Executive Vice President & Chief Science Officer

February 1, 2022 Sun World

Sun World International LLC has appointed Jennifer Petersen as Executive Vice President & Chief Science Officer, CEO & President David Marguleas announced here recently. In this new leadership position, she will oversee all activities, staff and partnerships pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies.

Sun World Promotes Melillo to Vice President of Grower Support Services

January 17, 2022 Sun World

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.