Heading into 2025, Mission Produce is getting ready for the biggest “avo-ccaision” of the year — the big game.

Since its establishment in 1891, Eastern Market has been a vital part of Detroit’s cultural and economic landscape. Over the years, it has evolved into a cornerstone of the Motor City and its neighboring areas.

The U.S. Apple Association announced the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in the 2025 class: Julieta Castillo of Superfresh Growers, Zachary Cohen of Cohen Produce Marketing, William Gant of CMI Orchards, Theresa Kober of Riveridge Produce Marketing, Tyler Mooney of Stemilt Growers, Shelbi Perkins of BeeHero and Marshall Saunders of Saunders Bros.

NoKota Packers Inc. announced the celebration of the company’s 45th anniversary as it closed out a successful year and launched a new logo Jan. 1.

Founded in 1979, NoKota Packers shipped 220,000 hundredweight of potatoes and employed 18 employees in its first season. Forty-five years later, the company has more than doubled in size — working with nine different growing operations, shipping over 600,000 hundredweight of potatoes

Holly Chapple, who will share her expertise and tips for wedding florists during the Details University Live Session in January, offers a wide range of enriching learning experiences for both floral professionals and enthusiasts alike. At Hope Flower Farm in Virginia, Holly hosts hands-on workshops, including seasonal design classes and floral retreats.

Consumers are tired of the long dark blues of winter. The chilling days of freezing temperatures can bring on colds, flus, pneumonia or other types of respiratory illnesses. It’s time for the vitamin C in winter citrus to come to the rescue.