founders
Board of directors
David Marguleas
CEO, Sun World
About Sun World International, LLC
Sun World International, LLC was founded in the mid-1970s and today operates as a global variety development and licensing company. It is dedicated to breeding and developing new varieties for the seedless table grape and stone fruit industries. The California-based company has a network of licensed growers and marketers in most of the world’s fruit producing regions and maintains offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Israel, and South Africa. Their nominated Breeders’ Alliance director is Sun World’s CEO, David Marguleas.
Andy Higgins
CEO, IFG
About IFG
International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG®) is a global company dedicated to the breeding of new fruit varieties, including table grapes and sweet cherries. Headquartered in Bakersfield California, the company has developed and patented over 50 new varieties since its founding in 2001. A hallmark of the company is to create varieties that taste good. The company actively manages the licensing, technical support, quality and branding for the entire life of the variety and associated patent/plant breeder rights. Additionally, the company has licensed production in 14 countries, and its fruit is actively marketed in over 25 countries. Their nominated Breeders' Alliance director is IFG CEO, Andy Higgins.
Rafi Karniel
Chariman, Grapa Varieties, Ltd.
About Grapa Varieties, Ltd.
Grapa Varieties Ltd. is a global family business that specializes in breeding and commercializing table grape varieties. Grapa was founded by Mr. Shachar Karniel, a farmer and breeder, for the benefit of farmers with the goal to create timeless table grape varieties that farmers love to grow, and consumers love to eat. Grapa commercializes the ARRA™ table grape varieties on 6 continents and in 26 countries worldwide. Grapa is dedicated to supplying each licensed grower with the support they need and to protecting the varieties’ IP Rights through legal means. Grapa continues to expand to new regions and to develop new varieties. Their nominated Breeders’ Alliance director is Grapa Chairman, Rafi Karniel.
Duncan Macintyre
Chairman, SNFL Group
About SNFL Group
SNFL Group is owner of the Sheehan Genetics LLC varieties, bred by the late Tim Sheehan in California. Sheehan has developed about 20 top commercial varieties which are now extensively licensed throughout the table grape industry worldwide. SNFL also established the Grape Genesis breeding programme based in Murcia, Spain, which focuses on new and innovative table grape varieties to meet the needs of today's consumers and retailers. SNFL Group has offices in Spain, Chile, South Africa, Australia, California and the UK. Their nominated Breeders’ Alliance director is SNFL Group Chairman, Duncan Macintyre.
David Marguleas
CEO, Sun World
About Sun World International, LLC
Sun World International, LLC was founded in the mid-1970s and today operates as a global variety development and licensing company. It is dedicated to breeding and developing new varieties for the seedless table grape and stone fruit industries. The California-based company has a network of licensed growers and marketers in most of the world’s fruit producing regions and maintains offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Israel, and South Africa. Their nominated Breeders’ Alliance director is Sun World’s CEO, David Marguleas.
Rafi Karniel
Chairman, Grapa Varieties, Ltd.
About Grapa Varieties, Ltd.
Grapa Varieties Ltd. is a global family business that specializes in breeding and commercializing table grape varieties. Grapa was founded by Mr. Shachar Karniel, a farmer and breeder, for the benefit of farmers with the goal to create timeless table grape varieties that farmers love to grow, and consumers love to eat. Grapa commercializes the ARRA™ table grape varieties on 6 continents and in 26 countries worldwide. Grapa is dedicated to supplying each licensed grower with the support they need and to protecting the varieties’ IP Rights through legal means. Grapa continues to expand to new regions and to develop new varieties. Their nominated Breeders’ Alliance director is Grapa Chairman, Rafi Karniel.
Andy Higgins
CEO, IFG
About IFG
International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG®) is a global company dedicated to the breeding of new fruit varieties, including table grapes and sweet cherries. Headquartered in Bakersfield California, the company has developed and patented over 50 new varieties since its founding in 2001. A hallmark of the company is to create varieties that taste good. The company actively manages the licensing, technical support, quality and branding for the entire life of the variety and associated patent/plant breeder rights. Additionally, the company has licensed production in 14 countries, and its fruit is actively marketed in over 25 countries. Their nominated Breeders' Alliance director is IFG CEO, Andy Higgins.
Duncan Macintyre
Chairman, SNFL Group
About SNFL Group
SNFL Group is owner of the Sheehan Genetics LLC varieties, bred by the late Tim Sheehan in California. Sheehan has developed about 20 top commercial varieties which are now extensively licensed throughout the table grape industry worldwide. SNFL also established the Grape Genesis breeding programme based in Murcia, Spain, which focuses on new and innovative table grape varieties to meet the needs of today's consumers and retailers. SNFL Group has offices in Spain, Chile, South Africa, Australia, California and the UK. Their nominated Breeders’ Alliance director is SNFL Group Chairman, Duncan Macintyre.