On the first day of its 2025 Floral Distribution Conference in Miami, the Wholesale Florist & Floral Supplier Association (WFFSA) announced the winners of its Breeder Excellence Award and Grower Excellence Award, as part of its new Floral Xcellence Awards, sponsored by Flowers of Colombia and Proflora 2025 by Asocolflores.

Throughout February, The United Family and Rainier Fruit joined forces to donate 5,000 pairs of socks to non-profit organizations across the state of Texas through the Apples and Pears on a Mission initiative. More than 30,000 pairs of socks have been donated through this program over the last six years.

FirstFruits Farms promoted Lon Hudson to the position of national sales director. With his extensive experience in sales and dedication to the company, Hudson will lead national sales efforts, driving strategic growth and strengthening relationships with retail partners across the country.

The National Watermelon Association announced a new partnership with JPH Law Firm, establishing an ongoing resource to help NWA members navigate the complexities of H-2A and other labor policies, laws and regulations.

Labor challenges continue to be one of the most pressing concerns for the agricultural industry, particularly as regulatory requirements evolve. This partnership ensures that NWA members have direct access to reliable legal counsel to help them remain compliant and informed.

Bozzuto's hosted this year's The Big Expo March 4-5 in Uncasville, CT. For the fourth year the event was held at Mohegan Sun. Produce vendors from all over the country were on hand to display their latest products at the two-day event, which provides a venue for those in the industry to network, learn about the latest trends and take advantage of on-site show exclusive deals.

Bozzuto's, headquartered in Cheshire, CT, is a total service wholesale distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

What do retailers and suppliers want from their pallet supplier?

The answer, according to officials at iGPS, is the industry wants reliable pallet availability and hassle-free management to generate both maximum profits and the seamless operation of their businesses.