GardenChoice announced that Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc. has joined as a full partner. GardenChoice’s mission is to bring leading edge genetics from independent breeders to the global market. It is a strategic alliance between Rick Grazzini’s GardenGenetics LLC, global lily leader Zabo Plant Inc., perennial input producer Pioneer Gardens Inc. and now Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc., the brand for young homeowners.

There is an abundance of different melon varieties. The most popular are cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons. However, there are other choices available, such as Crenshaw, Persian, Canary, Galia — and actually thousands of watermelon varieties as well.

Pure Flavor is eager to launch an upcoming consumer-facing campaign designed to ignite creativity in the kitchen and drive tomato sales this fall: Rocco’s Sauce Night – The Secret’s in the Sauce.

Tops Friendly Markets, its customers and associates raised $414,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals this year.

SL Produce, a leading fresh vegetable producer-exporter based in Los Mochis, Mexico, has committed to making ongoing, substantial investments in a highly ambitious sustainability strategy, which it hopes will help alleviate challenging growing conditions.

Wakefern Food Corp. is looking for suppliers to apply for its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit taking place this fall. The event aims to explore new and exciting health-focused foods, beverages and products for potential placement in Wakefern supermarket banners.