The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association has officially opened registration for the 2026 Floral Distribution Conference, taking place March 1–4, at the Trump National Doral Miami hotel.

We’re starting to see the first harvests out of the California and Arizona desert growing regions, but volume remains limited and quality continues to vary. Markets are still elevated on Iceberg, Romaine and green leaf, as the Salinas Valley winds down and production shifts south.

Pierre St-Laurent has been named president and CEO of Sobeys Inc. and its parent company Empire. St-Laurent will also serve on the board of directors of Empire.

This appointment follows the company's announcement earlier this year of President and CEO Michael Medline's intention to retire from Empire. St-Laurent's appointment is effective immediately with Medline remaining to support a thorough transition into December.

Anthony Barbieri, the International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of membership engagement and sales, announced his retirement after decades in the industry. IFPA’s Megan Nash, current director of education and talent, will step into the role of vice president of membership engagement and business development and report to Miriam Wolk, chief membership officer at IFPA.  

Continental Floral Greens, a leader in the floral industry, is proud to announce several key promotions within its leadership team - a reflection of the company’s continued growth, internal development and commitment to cultivating excellence from within.

After a wet start to the season, Florida’s fall crops are rebounding under the state’s signature sunshine, and growers across the region report favorable conditions heading into the final quarter of 2025. From Homestead to Belle Glade, fields are once again full of sweet corn, green beans, Bell peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens, which are making their way from farm to market under the trusted Fresh From Florida banner.