This fall a new line of pompoms will be available at Mayesh. They come from the Japanese breeder, Suntory, and they mark a milestone in the rich history of the breeding of chrysanthemums, which has been done for over a thousand years. Never before has there been a blue chrysanthemum, and the visual effect is stunning. 

According to a new study by researchers at North Carolina State University, consumer preferences in floral arrangements don’t necessarily match the designs that florists are taught to make.

South Mill Champs, a vertically integrated North American grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom foods based in Kennett Square, PA, announced the acquisition of World Fresh Produce, a dynamic global fresh produce sourcing organization. This strategic acquisition enhances South Mill Champs' position in the overall produce space, combining its expertise in mushrooms with World Fresh Produce's experience with specialty produce items.

As the calendar barrels toward the winter holidays, green bean prices are falling — as they are wont to do this time of year. Average prices are down 37 percent over the previous week with supply tight in the east and west according to ProduceIQ.

If you are in the Big Apple, you should be eating Big Apple apples.

That is the philosophy of officials at Fowler Farms, the Wolcott, N.Y.-based grower, as it gets ready for the New York Produce Show in the midst of celebrating its 165th year in business.

Even folks from Philadelphia love New York. Well, at least the New York Produce Show.

Tom Kovacevich, president of TMK Produce, said this month show is always a highlight of the year, giving his team, and many like it, the opportunity to not only shine, but to engage with all types of retailers — big and small.