Avocados From Mexico is renewing its partnership with the College Football Playoff as the Official Avocado Brand, marking the third straight year holding that designation. 

Sunkist Growers Inc., a citrus cooperative founded in 1893, and Fruit Growers Supply Co., its sister supply company founded in 1907, will strategically reorganize effective Nov. 1. A new California cooperative, Sunkist Growers Inc., is being formed and will serve as the holding company of the existing Sunkist Growers and Fruit Growers Supply Co. This strategic move will better position the combined entity to serve customers and growers with enhanced innovation and efficiency, as well as driving future growth in the citrus industry.

The Lisianthus Promotion Committee of the Netherlands announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, Lisianthus.nl, developed by RoMaRa Agency and Debo. The comprehensive platform showcases the diverse range of Dutch-grown lisianthus varieties and provides essential resources for florists across the globe.

Fresh Express is bringing bold flavor, culinary inspiration and fresh excitement to the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, Oct. 16–18. Visitors to booth No. 2139 will enjoy live recipe demos, celebrity meet-and-greets, and the debut of the new Fresh Express Mediterranean Herb Chopped Kit — all designed to inspire creativity in the kitchen and highlight how Fresh Express is fueling salad category growth with innovation and consumer insights.

PhilaPort has acquired the Mustin Yard Property from Norfolk Southern Corp. Located adjacent to PhilaPort’s SouthPort Marine Terminal, the 152-acre Mustin Yard represents the last available land at the nexus of deep water, rail and highway access. 

Blazer Wilkinson Gee's Foxy brand blueberries have begun arriving on the East Coast. With an expanded offering of high-quality fruit from South America, BWG will now be able to supply its customers with premium blueberries on a nearly year-round basis.

“We’re taking our proven track record of strawberry best practices and developing partnerships with growers across the globe who share our values and attention to detail. This allows our retail partners to keep their blueberry category consistently performing throughout the year,” said Jack Wilkinson, head of sales at BWG.