While dates are mostly harvested in September and October, thanks to their naturally stable shelf life, they are readily available year-round. Still, some challenges impacted the new crop which will have an effect on the current season. 

Del Monte Foods Corp. has selected three successful bidders in its court-supervised auction process. The company has negotiated asset purchase agreements for substantially all of its assets and business operations as going-concern businesses. 

The sale transactions are:

Whether your décor style leans traditional or embraces the unconventional, Oriental and LA lilies add texture and striking color to any arrangement. From crisp whites and soft pastel pinks to rich, deep reds, there is a lily to suit every mood. With a typical vase life of about 10 days, these blooms pair beautifully with long-lived winter greens.

Care and handling tips

Purchasing
Select stems with lower blooms showing full color and just beginning to open.

Rehydration and storage (store level)

Mission Produce Inc. and Calavo Growers Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mission will acquire Calavo in a cash-and-stock transaction. The transaction, which values Calavo at a total enterprise value of approximately $430 million, is expected to close by the end of August 2026.

Walmart Inc. and Google plan to launch a new experience that pairs the intelligence of Google’s Gemini with Walmart and Sam’s Club’s assortment, value and convenience, to make shopping more intuitive, reliable and perfectly aligned with the rhythms of everyday life. The new experience — built by Walmart and accessible directly within Gemini using the Universal Commerce Protocol — addresses several key customer needs:

NCC Automated Systems, a leading provider of industrial conveying solutions, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026. Since its founding in 1986, NCC has specialized in designing and manufacturing reliable, high-performance conveyors for a wide range of industries, including optical manufacturing, assembly, packaging and material handling.