The California Avocado Commission announced the kickoff to the 2023 season with fresh, delicious fruit available now through summer. From smoothies and salads to dips and desserts, California avocados are packed with flavor and nutrients, and are a versatile staple in any diet.

Natural Delights, is returning to CPMA this year in booth No. 630 with award-winning products and a successful Canadian marketing program in tow. 

Phil Johnson has joined the Mucci Farms executive leadership team in the role of technical director of growing operations. With a career that spans over two decades on three continents, Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge to all aspects of greenhouse growing. 

Albertsons Cos. Inc. launched a unique collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform, allowing consumers to improve their overall health score and earn points toward grocery coupons and discounts.

The American Floral Endowment is now accepting applications for their 2023-2024 Educational Grants. The deadline for submission is June 1.

AFE's Educational Grants help fund wide-reaching industry learning programs that provide solutions and focus on ongoing and new educational opportunities.

Ethylene damage is one of the biggest problems contributing to shrinkage at retail stores. In 2018 Chrysal and Syngenta Flowers joined forces to bring a solution to the market, Chrysal Alesco. Chrysal and Syngenta Flowers renewed the partnership to continue offering this cost-effective post-harvest treatment to growers.