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Five Italy-based companies have joined Sun World’s network to bring premium table grapes to more consumers worldwide.

The premium strawberries are in season now through May, or as nature dictates, available exclusively through the company for retailers nationwide.

A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say.

The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September.

The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort.

The company will also feature hot and fresh samples and an exclusive product tease at its booth.

The Yuma, Ariz.-based company has expanded its leadership team by promoting Natalia Dentoni to senior brand manager and expanding roles for Shayna Telesmanic, Mauro Santelli and Bridgette Weber.

The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry.

Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion’s return.

The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers.