After 40 years in the produce industry, I’ve seen a lot of change, and most of all, a lot of opportunity.

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the Eastern Produce Council hosted a night at the driving range at Top Golf in Edison, NJ, on April 30. The event marked the 52nd year of the SCDA and EPC relationship. Prior to tee off, Hugh Weathers, the SCDA commissioner, along with his team, promoted the crops the state offers, which include peaches, watermelon and specialty crops.

Nickey Gregory Co. is deeply committed to supporting Georgia’s produce industry, proudly showcasing the Georgia Grown logo on its trucks and trailers.

As a top produce distributor in the state, the company offers overnight deliveries out of Atlanta to distribution centers and customers across 10 Southeastern states.

Hailing from Tabacundo, Ecuador, the renowned rose capital of the world, preserved roses are now available at Solé Farms. Behind these captivating creations are devoted individuals whose skilled hands breathe life into an exquisite variety of roses, destined to become cherished treasures that endure for years.

Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson announced it is helping shippers navigate a surge in temperature-controlled freight leading up to Mother’s Day. This assistance from the company is made with a combination of temperature-controlled air, truckload and less-than-truckload services as well as an unmatched warehouse and distribution network that maximizes speed, efficiencies and freshness.

BJ's Wholesale Club will be adding three more stores to its footprint in 2024: a Staten Island store as its 49th location in New York as well as Brooksville and St. Johns clubs, its 40th and 41st locations in Florida.