As a florist, managing fresh flowers presents unique challenges. Efficient inventory management is essential to keeping costs low and profits high. Rio Roses has some practical, actionable steps to effectively manage inventory and reduce waste.

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Despite ongoing concerns about food prices, shoppers feel more confident in managing their grocery budgets ahead of the holidays, according to FMI —The Food Industry Association’s annual U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Holiday Season report. These findings are further supported by FMI’s newly released ninth-annual Power of Foodservice at Retail report, which found that retail foodservice purchases continue to play a key role in shoppers’ meal preparation.

In a pear category dominated by traditional varieties, Stemilt Growers is shaking up the pear category with its latest innovation, the Happi Pear. Aimed at reinvigorating interest in pears, this branded variety offers a unique blend of flavor, texture and versatility, designed to delight both consumers and growers.

Dole Food Co. celebrated its 125th banana birthday in a big way during the recent 2024 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon.

As part of its year-long 125th Banana-Versary, a celebration of 125 years in the banana business, the produce leader recruited 125 runners to participate in one of three events at the 2024 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on Nov. 16.

Little Leaf Farms is expanding its line of leafy greens with the launch of a new lettuce blend, Sweet & Crispy. Featuring two of the brand's fan-favorite varieties — Baby Crispy Green Leaf and Sweet Baby Butter Leaf, both of which are best-sellers in the packaged salad category — Sweet & Crispy offers a delightful blend of crispy and buttery textures with a touch of sweetness.

For this month's Details University Live, the team had the pleasure of speaking with Ana and Anais Vivas, the mother-daughter duo behind Aniska Creations. Since relocating from Venezuela to Miami, the pair has built a thriving floral design business that is deeply rooted in their passion for flowers and their commitment to supporting the Latino floristry community.