Marking its 30th year Proflora, the annual flower trade exhibition hosted in Bogotá, Colombia, was widely hailed as a capstone event by industry stakeholders. Participants from around the globe, including flower growers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, importers and service entities, converged to showcase a diverse array of products and services. Professionals gathered to forge connections, partake in networking, and stay abreast of emerging industry trends.

BrightFarms is set to introduce its newest Crunch Kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.

Morning Kiss Organic is anticipating an excellent season for sweet potatoes, a healthy and versatile crowd favorite for favorite fall dishes. Several organic varieties are available, including Garnet sweet potatoes, which have a deep reddish-purple skin and offer mild sweet flavor with savory earthiness. This variety is great for frying, baking and casseroles.

Side Delights completed a package refresh and will be showcasing a newly updated line of potatoes and onions at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show at the Anaheim, CA, Oct. 20-21 in booth No. 2171. Fresh Solutions Network's exhibiting partners include Basin Gold Cooperative, NoKota Packers, Michael Family Farms, Sterman Masser Farms and Mack Farms.

Continuing its forward motion into year two of new ownership and management, Snake River Produce, based in Nyssa, OR, implemented a number of changes over the past 12 months.

General Manager Joshua Frederick noted, “We have made some changes on the farm with more acreage added by a couple of our growers along with some different varieties added to the early program which started the week of Aug. 7.”

In personnel, Frederick said he maintains his role as GM for the operation and also works sales.

The Boulder Flower Farm, the state’s largest flower producer, is set to hit the real estate market Tuesday, with a price tag of almost $9.75 million for the property and two businesses.