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This fall, POM Wonderful is celebrating its 20th anniversary, along with its achievement of making pomegranates and their health benefits more widely known in the U.S. In 20 years, POM Wonderful has become one of the world's largest growers of Wonderful variety pomegranates, a top supplier of the nation's fresh pomegranates, and one of the top-selling 100-percent pomegranate juices in North America.

Sun World International LLC added three importers to its panel of North American licensees: GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce. The appointments further expand the company’s panel of licensed importers to 17 companies.

Víctor Moller Schiavetti, the president and founder of Hortifrut S.A., died Oct. 19 at the age of 79.

Tanimura & Antle promoted Scott Rossi to vice president of northern farming operations.  In this newly developed role, Rossi will oversee farming operations in the Salinas Valley and San Joaquin Valley growing regions for the company, working to improve farm efficiencies, yields and product quality.   

Saul Macias is the newest member of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. He joins the company as the communications coordinator.  Macias will continue to heighten the FPAA’s communication efforts with members, industry fellows and the public.

Save Mart has teamed up with Amazon and is now offering customers two-hour grocery delivery from select Save Mart stores, with more cities to be added soon. The retailer said its Amazon partnership represents The Save Mart Cos.’ ongoing digital transformation fulfilling customers’ needs with innovative and affordable solutions.

Cheryl Hoefs has joined Mission Produce Inc. as senior vice president of sales and marketing to support the company’s overarching corporate strategy and to drive profitable growth. In addition, Mission promoted several senior leaders within the sales department, including Brooke Becker, Patrick Cortes and Hector Soltero to vice president positions, and Roberto Rodriguez to director of international exports.

The “October” show was back and as good as ever. The International Fresh Produce Association hosted its inaugural Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, FL, Oct. 27-29, to rave reviews. The show floor was abuzz immediately upon opening and stayed busy throughout the two-day event. 

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International Fresh Produce Association announced the members of the 2022-23 Produce Industry Leadership Program Class 27. IFPA introduced the 12 members of Class 27 during The Global Produce & Floral Show. Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, the leadership program was launched in 1995 and has graduated more than 300 program participants.