CHARLOTTE, NC — The Good Seeds MENtor Program was held Thursday, Sept. 11, part of the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations 2025, here. Those gathered heard an inspiring presentation by Justin Forsett, an NFL Pro-Bowl athlete, visionary entrepreneur and servant leader.

During its first year participating in the Fair Trade certification program on its Mexico avocados, GLC Cerritos sold 2 million pounds to U.S. retailers, returning $38,000 to the farmworker committee for its use.

Blue Diamond Almonds is launching into the future with a new logo and brand persona aiming evoke energy and excitement — and to capture the attention of more consumers seeking healthier options in their diet. This new visual identity features a refreshed logo, streamlined color palette and updated brand elements that highlight almonds as the champion superfood.

The Southeast Produce Council unveiled its fifth annual What’s New? consumer research during a packed educational session at Southern Innovations. The session featured an interactive format, with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presenting the findings in segments, followed by lively table discussions among attendees. Retailers, grower-shippers and other industry leaders explored the results together, sharing insights and perspectives for a full 360-degree view of what’s next for fresh produce.

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.