Bella Vista Produce, a grower, packer and shipper in Santa Maria, CA, is preparing for the start of its spring line-up of high-quality crops in late March.

Bella Vista Produce offers lettuce, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, romaine, romaine hearts, leaf lettuce, Brussels sprouts and green cabbage.

In the Northern Hemisphere, March 21 marks the official arrival of spring.

In several South American countries, however, the date has already gained another meaning. It is widely celebrated as Yellow Flowers Day — a joyful tradition where people welcome the season of renewal by sharing yellow flowers with friends, partners and loved ones.

At Danziger, a global breeder and producer of floral varieties, the company believes this uplifting tradition deserves to travel beyond its regional roots.

Windset Farms is featured in the Power Smart Champions Mini-Doc Series airing on Global TV this March. In 2025, Windset Farms received the Power Smart Champion Award for its commitment to energy conservation and innovation. In conjunction, BC Hydro released a doc-series showcasing innovative British Columbia businesses advancing energy efficiency and sustainability.

The 2026 California avocado season is underway and Calavo is optimistic about the outlook for the crop and retailing opportunities. The company reports that the season is shaping up quite well, with favorable growing conditions and solid demand expected to support the market through the spring and summer months.

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., is adding 63 new items to its product portfolio in the first quarter of 2026. The curated rollout across the Best Choice, Superior Selections by Best Choice, Tippy Toes, TopCare and Simply Done brands reinforces the company’s commitment to providing independent retailers with quality, on-trend products that provide exceptional value.

When Lumo Founder Devon Wright walked onto the AgSharks pitch stage at the 99th Western Growers Annual Meeting, he never would have guessed he was moments away from winning the 2025 Audience Choice Award. He certainly didn’t feel like a winner. In fact, he actually felt terrible.

“I was sick that day,” Wright said with a laugh. “I woke up late. I took a bunch of medicine and thought everyone could tell. I was just ready to get out of there.”