Sure, we all buy flowers from time to time — for big events, on special holidays, to mourn the loss of a loved one — but is the every day consumer inspired to buy flowers simply “just because”? That’s the question Eric Fernandez, general manager of Continental Flowers, is asking — and the answer is one he’s hoping to change through the USDA Proposed Cut Flowers and Greens Promotional Order.

Peter Persoon, board member of the Beekenkamp Group and former director of Deliflor Chrysanten, unexpectedly passed away on Friday 22nd July at the age of 64. His death was due to complications following his diagnosis with bone marrow cancer four months ago. Despite his illness, Peter remained positive and worked tirelessly for the family business until the very end.

Sahid Nahim, host of "The Bloom Show," interviewed Adam Campbell, publisher of The Produce News, on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022. Campbell discusses The Produce News and how businesses may benefit from collaborating with them. Campbell also gave some pointers on how to find topics to write about.

As a leading grower, importer and distributor, Continental Flowers has supported the wholesale industry since 1974. Now, as supply chain woes show the continued importance of the wholesale florist to its clients, the industry mainstay is doing more than ever to support their customers.

After a two-year hiatus as an in-person event, due to the pandemic lockdown, United Natural Foods Inc. held its annual Conventional Expo July 19-21 in Minneapolis, MN. The show connected nearly 2,700 retail customers with UNFI’s large network of suppliers and helped the independents to prepare for the upcoming holiday and spring selling seasons.

There were approximately 700 suppliers covering more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space and the new product showcase introduced 270 new products and 250 sustainable and healthy planet items.

Ball Seed is pleased to welcome visitors once again to The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Ill., during Ball Seed Customer Days, Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29.

Registered guests will spend a full day engaging with Ball team members on ideas to optimize their production for next season, and stroll The Gardens filled with hundreds of new introductions for 2023 from across the industry representing over 77 breeding companies.