The International Fresh Produce Association is seeking nominations for its Retail Merchant Innovation Awards, a program recognizing and celebrating retail leaders who demonstrate passion and purpose through innovative strategies to drive produce consumption. Nominations are open to retail vice presidents, directors or sales managers of produce, or equivalent titles.

Side Delights announced multiple solutions to shopping habits, from cooking at home and pantry-stocking to preferences on plant-based meals.

FirstFruits Farms announced the recipients of the Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference initiative. This program is tailored to bolster and champion youth-led endeavors that effect positive change within their local communities, particularly emphasizing youth assuming leadership roles. This year, amidst a record number of 60 applicants, 11 outstanding organizations have been selected to receive a total donation of $45,000.

California’s citrus season may be winding down, but Bee Sweet Citrus maintains a steady supply of Star Ruby grapefruit and Navel oranges to fuel spring citrus demand.

Mucci Farms, part of the newly launched Cox Farms business, acquired Hacienda North Farms, a 159-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility located in Coatsworth, ON.

In an effort to continue to increase support for important research, education and other floriculture programs to advance in the industry, the American Floral Endowment has launched its annual fundraising campaign running May 15 - June 28 with a goal of $100,000 in industry support.