Summer Citrus from South Africa kicked off its 2024 harvesting season with 25 years of experience shipping citrus to the United States. This remains an exciting time for the group as shipments of citrus fruit from South Africa have more than doubled since 2019. 

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated Fun 'N Sun 2024 Floral Convention, set to take place Sept. 4 - 7 at the picturesque Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA. Hosted against the stunning backdrop of Carlsbad's coastal charm, this year's convention promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Index Fresh added Laura Lutjen to its sales and business development team. An industry veteran, Lutjen contributes extensive experience with fresh produce brand growth on a nationwide scale. Over the course of several years, she has led regional teams for national brands and developed valuable networks and lasting industry relationships.

NuBerry Farms owns berry fields in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Michigan and Washington, which allows the company to have control of the quality from the moment it is planted into the ground.

The spring is shaping up very well at D’Ottavio Farms, thanks to a combination of cooler weather earlier in the season and warmer weather later on.

After an extensive international search, Zespri has appointed Jason Te Brake as CEO of Zespri. Te Brake is currently Zespri’s chief operating officer and will succeed outgoing CEO Daniel Mathieson who is leaving Zespri to join Driscoll’s, effective July 1.

“Jason is an outstanding executive with the strong commercial and stakeholder management experience we were looking for," said Zespri Chairman Nathan Flowerday. "He has a clear strategic vision to help Zespri and the industry achieve its immense potential and the operational expertise to ensure we do so."