A new education fund aimed at supporting the professional development of Oklahoma florists and students has been established through a partnership between the Oklahoma State Florists’ Association and the American Floral Endowment.

The Boston region remains one of the most active and competitive produce markets in the Northeast, driven by a wide range if cultures and culinary preferences that fuel steady demand for fresh items year-round.

As consumers selectively splurge on premium items like Champagne for New Year’s celebrations, Side Delights is helping retailers build bigger baskets by pairing those purchases with high-value, versatile potatoes.

Giorgi Mushroom Co. announced a landmark investment in Modern Soils, previously a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Mushroom Farms.  Modern Soils is a regenerative agriculture company pioneering sustainable soil solutions. This strategic investment reinforces Giorgi’s long-standing commitment to restoring the planet’s natural balance through smarter, circular agriculture.

Church Brothers Farms has completed its acquisition of key assets and operations of Mann Packing from Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., solidifying the company’s leadership position in value-added vegetables and accelerating its long-term retail growth strategy.

In just four months, availability of Amazon's same-day perishable grocery delivery has grown to over 2,300 cities and towns, with additional growth coming in 2026. 

Perishable grocery sales have grown 30 times since January as more customers turn to same-day delivery for fast, convenient access to fresh groceries. Perhaps most telling is the shift in shopping patterns: customers who add fresh groceries to their same-day delivery orders shop about twice as often as those who don’t.