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.

Tops Friendly Markets announced that during the month of January 2025 it is once again offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its Tops in Education Program. Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10 percent for their school during the month of January.

From Jan. 1 through Jan. 31 designated schools will earn double the rewards when they purchase participating products with a registered Tops BonusPlus Card. 

Bee Sweet Citrus is encouraging shoppers to ring in the new year with specialty citrus varieties.

Dole Food Co. has renewed its partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to e