Lipman Family Farms introduced two flavorful new tomatoes to its family of tomato varieties: the Monet Red and Bellavina. Both tomatoes were recently awarded the International Taste Institute's 2023 Superior Taste Award, further emphasizing the innovative taste profiles of each.

Diamond of California launched two fall-inspired flavors in its snack nut line, Pumpkin Pie Spice Snack Walnuts and Pecan Pie Pecans. These two new snack nut flavors combine premium, fresh-from-the-harvest nuts with delicious seasonings and a lightly sweetened glaze for a satisfying crunch. The Pecan Pie Pecans will also be the brand’s first-ever exclusively pecan snack offering. Both flavors will be available nationwide in-stores and online starting in September.

Dümmen Orange North America recently welcomed Chris Freeman to its team as western region sales manager. 

He is well-known in the flower business through his director and managerial positions with major breeding companies including Ball FloraPlant, Fischer and Syngenta. 

Profile Products has been awarded national distribution rights for Nutricote controlled release fertilizer in all 50 states.

SpartanNash promoted Bennett Morgan to executive vice president, chief merchandising officer. Morgan joined SpartanNash in January 2022. He leads fresh, center store and pharmacy merchandising, category management, pricing, promotions and master data management.

According to Rio Roses, marketing flowers to millennials can be challenging, particularly since they perceive flowers as traditional and more of a luxury purchase. So, how can floral businesses increase millennial interest in buying flowers? Here are eight ways to appeal to their values and lifestyle with floral marketing.