There is nothing better in the summer than seeing large colorful displays of stone fruit, grapes, berries and melons in the produce departments. Melons are always a summer favorite for shoppers who have backyard cookouts and parties — or just for personal eating enjoyment.

Highline Mushrooms has always had a passion for natural nourishment, which lead it down the path of becoming certified organic in 2007. Since then, the company's advanced growing methods and controlled growing environments have enabled it to grow high-quality, ultra-fresh mushrooms that are high on the superfood list and add endless flavor to every meal.

Sympathy flowers offer comfort to grieving families and bring a touch of beauty to sad times; however, marketing these flowers requires sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Rio Roses provided practical strategies for both floral retailers and wholesalers to promote sympathy flowers with empathy and respect.

The New York Apple Association and its mascot, Bob for Apples from New York, are confident that the apple crop is shaping up nicely this year and everyone expects a good-sized harvest.

Dole Food Co. has created the ultimate wedding reception menu for couples that are as bananas for bananas as they are for each other.

The Southeast Produce Council’s STEP-UPP Foodservice Class embarked on its summer tour in June, taking participants into the field and on plant tours to gain hands-on experience in how to partner with growers more effectively.