Wilbur-Ellis Makes Big Deal to Boost Precision Ag Portfolio Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 26, 2019
Church Brothers Buys Growers Express’ Commodity Vegetable Business Posted by Carol Miller|February 13, 2019 The deal includes a licensing agreement for Green Giant Fresh Commodity Vegetables.
Large Washington Tree Fruit Companies Compelled to Sell Out By David Eddy|February 12, 2019 Transactions more active as the market has changed in the last few years where operating costs are outpacing revenue.
Riveridge Produce Powers up to Market More Michigan Apples Posted by Christina Herrick|January 17, 2019 Company combines forces with Jack Brown Produce to market and ship 50% of the fresh Michigan apple crop yearly.
Douglas Products Powers up New Plant Health Division Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 3, 2019 Strategic expansion blooms from recent mergers with Growth Products and AgriEnergy Resources.
Fresh Tomatoes a Package Deal for Lipman, NatureSweet Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 25, 2018 New partnership will combine field- and greenhouse-growing expertise, allowing consumers year-round access to premium product.
Wawona Packing Makes Play to Boost Stone Fruit Portfolio Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 23, 2018 Company acquires breeding and associated variety assets of tree fruit industry stalwart Burchell Nursery.
Arysta LifeScience to Be Sold in Billion-Dollar Deal Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 20, 2018 Transaction to create what would be one of the largest crop protection companies in the world.
What to Expect from Syngenta’s Purchase of Abbott & Cobb Posted by Carol Miller|April 13, 2018 Syngenta’s purchase of storied vegetable seed company Abbott & Cobb made news this week. American Vegetable Grower reached out Paul Minehart, Head of Syngenta’s Corporate Communications-North America, to learn more about the acquisition.
Sweet Corn Spurs Syngenta to Acquire Abbott & Cobb Posted by Carol Miller|April 12, 2018 Strategic acquisition bolsters product portfolio of agribusiness giant.
DowDuPont Reveals Name of New Agriculture Spinoff Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2018 Company’s agriculture division to be known as Corteva Agriscience.
Lane Southern, Taylor Orchards’ Merger Makes Largest Peach, Pecan Grower in U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|February 12, 2018 Peaches to be packed under Lane Southern Orchards’ label.
Del Monte Makes Deal to Acquire Mann Packing Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 6, 2018 Acquisition enables produce industry powerhouse to grow presence in vegetable category.
Washington Apple Industry Giants Merge Posted by David Eddy|May 2, 2017 Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit combine; total sales volume increases by nearly half.
FMC to Acquire Portion of DuPont Crop Protection Portfolio Posted by Christina Herrick|March 31, 2017 Deal makes FMC the fifth largest agriculture chemical company, valued at $3.8 billion annually.
The Andersons Divests Florida Farm Center Locations Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 7, 2017 Local, family owned custom blend fertilizer company taking over assets and product distribution responsibilities.
Wonderful Citrus Stakes a Major Claim in the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 3, 2017 Acquisition of the largest citrus marketer in Florida makes California company the crop’s top grower, shipper, and packer in the U.S.
Earl Brown & Sons Sold to Washington Fruit Grower Posted by Christina Herrick|January 16, 2017 Foreman family purchases Oregon’s largest grower, packer of fresh apples.
