Frank P Matthew’s Prunus Sumaura Fugenzo Japanese Lantern has received the Best in Show at the Horticultural Trades Association New Plant Awards, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society, during this year’s HTA National Plant Show, taking place June 18 and 19 at the NAEC in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

As summer approaches, Sunkist Growers is bringing fresh, vibrant citrus to the forefront with its standout varieties — California-grown Valencia oranges, grapefruit and lemons — leading the charge in a robust summer citrus lineup. As one of the largest suppliers of lemons and a leading supplier of California-grown Valencia oranges during this time of year, Sunkist summer citrus is shipping nationwide, ready to brighten up snacks, drinks and summer gatherings.

Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida have officially announced the winners of the second annual Comin’ in Hot Merchandising Display Contest, awarding $5,000 in prizes to retail partners who showcased the best in-store displays during Florida’s peak sweet corn season.

Diamond of California has launched Snack Pecans, its first-ever exclusively pecan snack offering. The expansion of Diamond's Snack Nut line features two  flavors — Sea Salt and Pecan Pie — available now online and on Amazon, with a nationwide in-store rollout planned for this summer.

Tropical activity continues in the Eastern Pacific as hurricane Erick forms off the coast of Southern Mexico. Erick is forecast to reach major hurricane strength before making landfall in Southwestern Mexico near the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero early Thursday.

Details Flowers Software announced a new partnership with Floral Greens Farmers of Florida, representing some of the state’s finest foliage growers.