IMG Citrus, a family-owned, vertically integrated citrus grower, packer, and shipper in Vero Beach, FL, announced the acquisition of a large citrus grove in Charlotte County, FL. The 2,500-acre grove increases its control of citrus land management in Florida by 27 percent, bringing its total acreage in Florida to 11,387 acres and further securing its position as an established citrus leader in the state of Florida. The grove was originally planted in the 1990s and known as the Chiquita grove.

Sumo Citrus has marked its 10th anniversary in commercial production with in-store promotions and extravagant displays of the enormous and crowd pleasing citrus. Exceptionally sweet, Sumo Citrus is a hybrid of several citrus varieties, notably Navel, Pomelo and Mandarin, with the Sumo Citrus brand specifically marked by its remarkable size and easy to peel skin.

Cherrylake and IMG Citrus, who are both subsidiaries of IMG Enterprises, a 90-million-dollar Florida agribusiness with diversified operations in citrus, ornamental landscape, ecosystem restoration and real estate, has appointed Melanie Ressler, Timothee Sallin and Chloe Gentry as co-CEOs of the company. Michel Sallin, who is the co-founder of IMG Enterprises and previously sole CEO, will continue on the board of directors.

Trinity Fruit Co. started as a stone fruit and kiwi company more than 20 years ago. It has evolved into a well-rounded grower-shipper-marketer that offers its customers a full line of fruit and citrus.

The 2021 Lunar New Year celebration will begin Feb. 12 to mark the start of the Year of the Ox, and Classic Harvest is joining in this message of hope and health. New this year, Classic Harvest is introducing cartons for Navels, Cara Caras and Mandarins, which depict not only the Ox, but all 12 of the traditional Zodiac animals. The Lunar New Year, originally celebrated in many east Asian countries, has gained popularity the world over due to its positive messages and cheerful traditions.

The Chuck Olsen Co. has long been a trusted name and a go-to grower shipper in the citrus industry, a segment it has been strong in since first beginning operations in the early 20th century.