New Bloom Media, in strategic collaboration with GlobalForum, announces Floral Forum: “The Business Side of Flowers,” taking place on April 15, in Quito, Ecuador.

This marks the introduction of New Bloom Media’s The Bloom Show conversation format in Ecuador, bringing together industry perspectives through curated discussions focused on customer dynamics, collaboration and business strategy.

A FORUM BUILT AROUND THE BUSINESS OF FLOWERS

ALDI U.S. launched a redesigned website in partnership with Instacart. The enhanced experience offers a more seamless, personalized way for customers to shop their favorite ALDI products online, powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro enterprise commerce platform and fulfillment solutions. Instacart first began powering fulfillment for ALDI U.S. in 2019 and is now the retailer's exclusive fulfillment partner across their website and app.

Prime Time’s Mike Way and Jeff Taylor, along with their wives, Ellen Way and Sandy Taylor, were recently recognized as the 2026 Champions of Youth by the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, honoring their continued commitment to community engagement and long-standing support of the organization. The recognition reflects not only their leadership, but also the broader impact Prime Time continues to make both within the industry and in its local community.

The International Fresh Produce Association released its 2026 U.S. Public Policy Agenda, a comprehensive framework for advancing the fresh produce and floral industry's priorities across six critical areas at a time of significant legislative and regulatory activity in Washington. 

For 80 years, long before “local,” “sustainable” and “traceable” became industry buzzwords, G&R Farms was quietly building something far more enduring: trust.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted suspected methamphetamine valued at more than $17 million concealed within a shipment manifested as blackberries.  

“Our CBP officers use all available tools and technology to thwart smuggling attempts at our international crossings,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “This massive interception of meth illustrates our commitment to keeping our communities safe.”