The U.S. avocado marketing situation has been a bit unsettled through spring and summer as buyers and sellers had to deal with several unanticipated curveballs.

Brighter Bites has partnered with Zespri Kiwifruit and Gelson’s to host a two-week, in-store promotion running Aug. 14-27. During this time, Zespri and Gelson's will each donate $1 ($2 total) to the national nonprofit Brighter Bites for every one-pound package of Zespri SunGold kiwi purchased.

Sun World International LLC has acquired Biogold Group, a significant South Africa-based global fruit variety rights manager, trading as Citrogold in South Africa. Biogold is recognized as a preeminent global supplier of citrus genetics.

The deadline for onion buyers to apply for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee’s yearly VIP Tour is Aug. 21, with the event set for Oct. 3-5 in Onion Country USA.

Applicants who are selected for the expense-paid event will be notified by Sept. 3.

The VIP Tour includes airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation and entertainment. Group stops will be at fields being harvested as well as at onion-packing operations, where the sales staff will be ready to answer all questions.