For more than 75 years, Bland Farms has done one thing exceptionally well: grow sweet onions that taste like home. Long before “farm‑to‑table” became a buzzword, the Bland family was already living it—three generations deep in the sandy soils of southeast Georgia, raising Vidalia sweet onions with the same values they raised their kids on. Real food. Real work. Real family.

Fresh From Florida plays a vital role in promoting Florida strawberries by providing a statewide multi-media marketing campaign. 

This includes TV commercials and radio spots airing now, as well as magazines, digital advertising, retail signage and sampling events. 

While dates are mostly harvested in September and October, thanks to their naturally stable shelf life, they are readily available year-round. Still, some challenges impacted the new crop which will have an effect on the current season. 

Del Monte Foods Corp. has selected three successful bidders in its court-supervised auction process. The company has negotiated asset purchase agreements for substantially all of its assets and business operations as going-concern businesses. 

The sale transactions are:

Whether your décor style leans traditional or embraces the unconventional, Oriental and LA lilies add texture and striking color to any arrangement. From crisp whites and soft pastel pinks to rich, deep reds, there is a lily to suit every mood. With a typical vase life of about 10 days, these blooms pair beautifully with long-lived winter greens.

Care and handling tips

Purchasing
Select stems with lower blooms showing full color and just beginning to open.

Rehydration and storage (store level)

Mission Produce Inc. and Calavo Growers Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mission will acquire Calavo in a cash-and-stock transaction. The transaction, which values Calavo at a total enterprise value of approximately $430 million, is expected to close by the end of August 2026.