Tops Friendly Markets is expanding its program with Flashfood to 18 additional Rochester-area stores. The latest expansion of the Flashfood program, a digital marketplace that provides shoppers with access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date, brings the total number of Tops stores offering Flashfood to 68 across western New York.

Life is sweeter when you have someone special to share it with. That’s the message Driscoll’s has for young readers in its first children’s book, A Sofia Special. Distributed by Chronicle Books and authored by award-winning children’s book writer Julie Falatko, the book builds on Driscoll’s brand journey to promote emotional connections through shared experiences.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Rebeckah Adcock and John Hollay traveled to Texas the first week of March to bring IFPA’s advocacy priorities to industry members, partners and policy makers.

Danziger celebrates its annual tribute to women who have, by their example, shown what women can achieve. Alison Bradley was invited to interview four women that she believed to be ground breakers in floristry. Her choices reveal the diversity and inspiration that women bring to others when they are just being themselves. These are women who inspire and influence others all over the world.

Here the four talented women selected:

ELGIN, Minn. — This February during National Cancer Prevention Month, Honeybear Brands® Pazazz® apple and Chef Elle Simone Scott of America’s Test Kitchen are encouraging Americans to check out the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) online tool, cancer health check which gives instant feedback about how well they match up with AICR’s evidence-based recommendations to lower the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.

Rio Roses suggests good preparation and some timely marketing tips for florists and the upcoming holidays, specifically St. Patrick’s Day. Here are a few of their tried-and-true favorites:

1. Prepare St. Patrick’s Day inventory