This Bloom Show Live broadcast took us inside Deliflor during Chrysanthemum Week 2025 in Colombia, where Correspondent Joe Don Zetzsche joined host Sahid Nahim as co-host.

The Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations event is off to a hot start, with various social networking events. Taking place Wednesday, Sept. 10, to Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, a big crowd was expected — and delivered.

Last night's Welcome Reception included some activities and games, with a lot of different events as everybody was welcomed to Charlotte. Today will feature various educational sessions, leading into tomorrow's expo. 

Wada Farms, a family-owned farming operation that began in 1943 with 160 acres of potatoes, is now one of the nation’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes, with long-standing partner relationships throughout the U.S. and in countries around the world.

This month, Hy-Vee will begin offering Sponsored Product ads on Hy-Vee.com through Instacart Carrot Ads, enabling brands to secure premium digital shelf space. With this new launch, Hy-Vee RedMedia will further broaden its advertising capabilities, and Instacart’s 7,500-plus brand partners will now be able to seamlessly extend their campaign reach to include Hy-Vee.com.

Display ads through Instacart, which enable brands to promote engaging, targeted, creative content to inspire discovery, will be introduced later this year. 

The International Blueberry Organization has launched BlueCareers, a new recruitment platform developed specifically for the global blueberry industry. Designed to bring together employers and professionals, BlueCareers serves as a centralized hub for career opportunities, job postings, resume submissions and networking.

Idaho’s new crop is off to a strong start, with early signs pointing to a season full of opportunity. Growers are reporting excellent quality, solid yields and a well-balanced size profile, making this year’s crop highly promotable across a wide range of packs and programs.