The National Garden Bureau has released its winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards, and Proven Winners ColorChoice Fire Ball Seedless Euonymus has come out on top in the shrub category in the Professional’s Choice division. 

Renowned for its commitment to free Nutrition Education and the expertise of its in-store Nutritional Health Coaches, Natural Grocers kicked off its third-annual 21 Days to a Healthier You series, running Jan. 23–Feb. 2.

This transformative program, designed as a three-part series, invites participants to dive into actionable, science-backed wellness strategies, each accompanied by a seven-day challenge to turn learning into life-changing habits.

The Cherry Industry Administrative Board and Cherry Marketing Institute have named Amy Cohn as the new industry president. In her new role, Cohn will serve all tart cherry industry members by providing oversight and insight on CIAB’s robust national promotion, health research and education programs, working in collaboration with the USDA.

Fruit World’s CEO and Owner Bianca Kaprielian and Creekside Organics’ CEO, President and Owner Brenda Haught  announced a 50-50 merger of their two organizations, effective immediately. A strategic alignment of shared values and vision, this merger strengthens each leader's long-held commitment to supporting family farms, combining decades of organic farming, sales and marketing expertise under one roof.

Index Fresh kicked off its California avocado season, perfectly timed to meet the high demand during the Super Bowl period. With its strong California grower base, Index Fresh is uniquely positioned to supplement the low inventories and support promotions.

The avocado market is currently experiencing significant challenges, with Mexican supply falling short of meeting regular weekly U.S. demand. This shortage coincides with pre-planned marketing campaigns promoting wellness and football festivities, creating a tight market situation.

Save A Lot is celebrating the achievements of its Hometown Heroes program, which debuted in 2023 to honor the people and organizations making a difference in the communities its stores serve. In 2024, Save A Lot recognized 21 hometown heroes and awarded $10,500 in Save A Lot gift cards.