Westfalia Fruit has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors.

Pantone recently announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse, a soothing hue that combines light brown, taupe and coffee tones. This color evokes warmth, calm and coziness—qualities that many are seeking in today's fast-paced world. Rio Roses has come up with five creative ways to incorporate Mocha Mousse into floral designs.

Topline Farms, a family-owned leader in premium greenhouse-grown produce, announced the appointment of Chris Veillon as vice president of marketing.

Last year Sun World International appointed marketers from nine countries, expanding its network to more than 2,700 licensed growers, 180 licensed marketers and 35 North American importers worldwide. This expansion reflects the company’s dedication to bringing proprietary table grape and stone fruit varieties to consumers around the globe.  

FirstFruits Farms partnered with the Junior Basketball League. This collaboration expands on Opal’s Youth Make a Difference program, furthering its mission to inspire young leaders, promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen communities.

The International Fresh Produce Association members Amanda Felder and Andrea Hatziyannis have been appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Standards Board.

Felder is the organic integrity and environmental compliance manager at Taylor Farms, and Hatziyannis is the category strategy manager at Sprouts Farmers Market.