Ball Seed, North America’s leading horticultural distributor, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website devoted to cut flower growers and the flower farmer audience. Visit the Ball Cut Flowers website to learn about top plant classes that consumers crave in the fresh floral market, and explore a wide range of grower resources, plant culture and videos for production success.

Sunkist Growers Inc. is kicking off the 2024 holiday season with an exciting new collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing together two timeless classics — Sunkist Navel oranges and the beloved Christmas movie, The Polar Express. This year, Sunkist introduces a limited-edition The Polar Express holiday-themed 10-pound carton and quarter bin for Sunkist Navel oranges, perfectly capturing the nostalgia and magic of the holiday season.

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers announced the appointment of Daniel Terlizzese as the new research, innovation and plant protection lead. Terlizzese brings a wealth of experience and expertise in greenhouse crop management, plant physiology and innovative agricultural practices.

Mission Produce Inc. announced the implementation of a policy aimed at addressing illegal deforestation associated with avocado farming in Michoacán, Mexico.

This holiday season, Envy apples — one of the top premium branded apples in the U.S. — is partnering with Hallmark Channel star Andrew Walker to share his favorite apple with fans at the inaugural Hallmark Christmas Experience, a month-long immersive event near Hallmark’s headquarters in Kansas City, MO.

With a crop estimate of 78 million cartons, the California navel orange season is under way with a good deal of optimism. The crop is said to be very clean with 2 percent more volume than last year.