Delphiniums are one of the few naturally occurring true blue flowers, and what a delight they are! Adding these stems to any arrangement is the perfect way to re-create a summer garden indoors.

The Bloom Show Takeover with Tim Huckabee, founder of The Profitable Florist and now an official Bloom Show Correspondent, delivered a powerful message for every retail florist:&n

Heritage Grocers Group announced a leadership transition, naming industry veteran David Hirz as chairman of the board and instituting an office of the CEO composed of senior leaders. Suzy Monford has stepped down from her role as chairperson and CEO to pursue other opportunities.

For the first time, Potatoes USA has released a comprehensive series of regional retail sales reports, providing an in-depth look at the factors driving fresh potato performance across eight distinct markets across the United States.

FiveStar Gourmet Foods named Johnny Hughes as president of SF-360, the company’s groundbreaking omnichannel platform focused on delivering fresh food solutions across retail, foodservice, sports and entertainment, transportation, hospitality and quick-service restaurant channels. In addition to his executive role, Hughes will also serve on the FiveStar board of directors, helping shape the company’s long-term strategic vision.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, though USDA said all critical functions of the department will continue uninterrupted.

The reorganization consists of four pillars: ensure the size of USDA’s workforce aligns with available financial resources and agricultural priorities; bring USDA closer to its customers; eliminate management layers and bureaucracy; and consolidate redundant support functions.