Summer may have ended, but there is still time for promoting cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons. Large fall melon displays can really boost and extend produce sales while other summer items have decreased.

For the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is coordinating a pavilion at booths 1047 and 1055, consisting of several North Carolina growers representing the best produce the state has to offer.

As sweet potatoes continue to gain traction beyond the holiday season, Sand Candy Sweet Potatoes are helping retailers turn seasonal interest into year-round category growth.

There is going to be a lot to see and talk about at the Volm Cos. booth at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show.

According to Marsha Pozza, the Antigo, WI-based company’s director of marketing and communications, the company is set to share many unique displays at its booth this year.

Leading fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor Oppy strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective Oct. 1 — marking a significant step in expanding the company’s established capabilities across North America.

At the heart of the floral industry’s future are students whose passion and drive are being nurtured by the American Floral Endowment. As part of that support, AFE provides crucial funding through scholarships to help students manage the cost of their education.