Sustainability in the floral industry can be about more than conserving resources and reducing waste — and that is certainly important — but it is also a powerful way to build meaningful community connections and deepen customer loyalty.

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Following the global success of its first healthy gaming collaboration, Dole Food Co. announced June 10 the launch of the next phase of its partnership with Minecraft, expanding the campaign with new content, experiences and a fresh focus on pineapple in connection with Dole’s 125-year pineapple heritage.

Wholesum, a third-generation leader in organic and Fair Trade Certified produce, has released its 2025 Conscientious Company Report, showcasing a year of record growth, innovation and measurable progress across its sustainability and values-driven initiatives.

As the company approaches its 100-year milestone, the report — now in its 10th year — reflects a defining belief: that growth in organic agriculture can go hand in hand with environmental stewardship, social responsibility and long-term resilience.

Idaho potatoes were the hit of the season as more retail produce departments than ever before competed — and won — in the 35th annual Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest.

Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite were proud to continue their longstanding support of the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games, held June 5-7 at The College of New Jersey. More than 300 volunteers — including Wakefern team members, ShopRite associates and their families — lent their time and energy throughout the event, continuing a nearly 40-year tradition at the games.

Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is having a great 2026 so far, building on its distribution growth last year, adding to the sales team and expanding its presence to the west side of Michigan.