International Fruit Genetics

International Fruit Genetics
Company typePrivate
IndustryFruit breeding
Founded2001; 23 years ago (2001)[1]
Founders
  • David Cain
  • Jack Pandol
  • Glen Stoller
  • Terrie Stoller
  • Craig Stoller
Headquarters
Bakersfield, California
,
United States
Key people
  • Andy Higgins (CEO)
  • Chris Owens (Head of research)
ProductsGrape and cherry licensing, including Cotton Candy grapes
Owner
  • Bloom Fresh International (2023–present)
Parent
  • AMFresh, EQT Future &
  • Paine Schwartz Partners (2023–present)
Websiteifg.world

International Fruit Genetics (IFG) is a private Bakersfield, California-based fruit breeding company that licenses patented breeds of fruit to growers worldwide. The largest breeder of table grapes has licensed one type of this fruit to Bakersfield-based grower Grapery, Cotton Candy.[2][3]

In August 2023, it was announced that a consortium led by AMFresh had completed the purchase of the company. Subsequently, EQT Future and Paine Schwartz Partners became minority partners in Bloom Fresh International, a new entity created when SNFL Group and IFG merged.[4]

  1. ^ "Fruit breeder hits the sweet spot with Cotton Candy grapes". Los Angeles Times. July 31, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bakersfield breeder touts new cherry". capitalpress.com. February 5, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Satisfy your sweet tooth with grapes that taste like candy". cbsnews.com. August 10, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "AMFresh completes acquisition of IFG". Eurofruit. Retrieved 2023-08-22.