Fyffes has appointed Frank Burkhardt chief commercial officer to oversee an ambitious growth strategy, which includes the promotion of a new sustainable brand proposition, Trudi’s, and a focus on delivering against the company vision — Shaping Wellbeing for the World — over the coming years.

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Applause and Epic Crisp are the newest additions to join Sun World International’s family of table grape brands. For more than 30 years Sun World’s researchers have worked to develop and introduce flavorful, grower-friendly fruit varieties that enable producers, marketers and retailers to drive sales while delivering to consumers a delicious and consistent eating experience.

As we move into summer harvests, weather events will continue to impact supplies in the near term. The extreme heat across the upper Ohio Valley and the Northeast has shifted to the Southeast this week. Regional supplies from the various areas are set to ramp up production as we move into July.

Retailers will have the opportunity to taste Zespri’s top-selling organic SunGold and green kiwifruit during the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, July 10-11. Zespri’s account managers will be at booth No. 713 during the show to provide insightful information on how to grow Zespri organic kiwifruit sales.

The Colombian Hass Avocado industry announced the launch of a new country brand to represent it in markets around the world. The Avocados from Colombia initiative highlights Hass avocado as a benchmark for sustainability across three areas: environmental, social and economic.