Tyler Price has been elected chairman of the Washington Apple Education Foundation board of directors. Price was elected at the foundation’s annual meeting held April 24 at Central Washington University.

Today, poor diet is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In the U.S., nine out of 10 adults still don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, despite knowing the benefits. This shortfall isn’t just a statistic — it’s a call to action. At The Foundation for Fresh Produce, we believe fruits and vegetables are among the most powerful tools we have to improve health outcomes. More than a commodity, they’re a solution to some of our most pressing health challenges. And our industry is uniquely positioned to turn that potential into impact.

Following a proactive merchandising push ahead of Ramadan, Natural Delights is celebrating unprecedented success in this year’s sales season, showcasing the impact of culturally relevant marketing and well-executed themed retail displays.

Florida provides people from throughout the country with outstanding produce all year long and spring is an especially fruitful time for the Sunshine State. Over the next few months, supermarket shelves will be filled with Florida blueberries, cantaloupes, carrots, eggplants, mangos, peaches, watermelon, tomatoes and so much more.

As flower tariffs loom on the horizon, the U.S. floral industry is facing a pivotal moment. With required duties on flower imports from key supplier nations like Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands, the ripple effects are already being felt across the floral supply chain — from growers and importers to wholesalers and mass-market bouquet manufacturers.

Flower Shop Network, a trailblazer in providing local florists with cutting-edge digital marketing tools and support, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Over the past quarter-century, FSN has become a trusted partner to over 7,000 florists worldwide, helping them thrive through tailored e-commerce solutions, florist-to-florist connectivity and a comprehensive range of digital marketing tools.