Westfalia Fruit’s Tanzanian grower programme expands from four to more than 350 smallholder growers

Westfalia Fruit’s Tanzanian grower programme expands from four to more than 350 smallholder growers. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR063)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, is working with more than 350 smallholder avocado growers in Tanzania’s Njombe region through a grower development programme that started with four participants three years ago. Some of those growers have since made the step from smallholder to commercial grower. The company took a delegation of these growers to India to see at first hand how their fruit reaches Indian shoppers.

Syensqo recognized by Avio with Raw Material Supplier Award

Pictured left to right: Salvatore Mazzarella (AVIO), Stephane Souny (AVIO), Rosario Esposito (AVIO), Gerald Perrin (Syensqo), Gianluca Conti (AVIO), Giuliano Russo (Syensqo), Salvatore De Nicola (Syensqo). 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR139)Syensqo has been recognized by Avio with an award in the Raw Material supplier category during its supplier day event, held on October 15, 2026, at Avio's facility in Colleferro, Italy.

Archroma and Prosperity Textile to collaborate on denim innovation

Archroma and Prosperity Textile to collaborate on denim innovation. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Prosperity Textile, an international fabric manufacturer with production bases in China and Vietnam, have announced a partnership to drive denim innovation. They will collaborate to develop, evaluate and implement new approaches to improve denim aesthetics, durability and performance, with a shared commitment to sustainability.

Westfalia Fruit connects Colombia’s diverse avocado growing regions to the U.S. market

Westfalia Fruit connects Colombia’s diverse avocado growing regions to the U.S. market. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR065)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, now grows and sources avocados from 7 key regions in Colombia. Each region brings its own climate, altitude and rhythm, and that diversity is what allows Westfalia Fruit to offer consistent, high-quality avocados all year round with promotable volume all season long.

Independent confirmation: UL validates PCR content of up to 80% in KRAIBURG TPE’s Universal PCR TPEs

UL-validated: Second-generation Universal PCR TPEs from KRAIBURG TPE with up to 80% PCR content. 
(Image: © 2026 KRAIBURG TPE; UL Solutions (Logo))KRAIBURG TPE has received Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) from UL Solutions for second-generation Universal PCR TPEs. The validation confirms post-consumer recycled content (PCR) ranging from 70 to 80 percent – depending on the individual material variant.

Westfalia Fruit - IFPA Orlando Press Kit

Westfalia Fruit GroupDiscover how Westfalia Fruit is growing the avocado category through innovation, sustainability and a more circular approach to agriculture, building on a legacy of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. From fresh avocados to convenient avocado solutions, explore our expanding global footprint and agile, fully integrated supply chain, bringing the full potential of avocados to life.

Syensqo wins Fakuma Innovation Award 2026

Extruded busbar made with Syensqo's Ryton® PPS XE3500 Orange grade and manufactured by Standard-Metallwerke. (Photo: Syensqo, PR138)Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance polymers, has won first place in the Compounding & Materials category of the inaugural Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 for its Ryton® PPS XE3500 OR, demonstrated in an extruded busbar manufactured by Standard-Metallwerke.