The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Farm Progress, has officially opened nominations for the eighth annual Grower of the Year Award. New for 2025, the selection process will feature four finalists who will be invited to attend the summit, where the winner will be revealed during the event. 

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council is preparing for the debut of its reimagined annual event — the FPFC Harvest Forum & Fair — taking place Aug. 7–9 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach and Convention Center. Designed with retail engagement and industry connectivity in mind, the event offers buyers, suppliers and sponsors a comprehensive, three-day experience combining education, business matchmaking and a vibrant trade show.

Floriexpo, the premier B2B event for the floral industry, concluded its 2025 edition in Fort Lauderdale with record-breaking success, welcoming an unprecedented number of attendees to a significantly expanded show floor. 

Walmart is taking convenience to new heights — and new speeds — with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes. 

Further establishing itself as a premium and stemsational branded vegetable, Bimi Baby Broccoli is sponsoring this year’s James Beard Awards, taking place June 16 in Chicago. Already beloved by chefs around the world, Bimi now takes center stage in the U.S., where some of the country’s most discerning culinary professionals will experience its unmatched quality and flavor.

Richard Uchida has joined Ippolito International's sales team as a sales and commodity manager.

Uchida brings over three decades of fresh produce experience, with sales and commodity management roles at Markon, Sunkist, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Tanimura & Antle and Duda Farms.

"Rich is a true 'produce veteran' as we like to say in our industry," said Dan Canales, senior vice president of sales, marketing and processing. "His experience working with different produce commodities will add strength to our group."