A. Duda & Sons and G’s Group announced the joint venture acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd.

Founded in West London in 1944 by Arthur Tozer and owned by the Dawson family since 1950, Tozer Seeds has earned a global reputation for innovation in vegetable breeding and the production of premium-quality seed crops. Over the past 80 years, Tozer has introduced industry-first breakthroughs, including the world’s first commercial F1 hybrid parsnip and celery varieties.

The Giant Co. has launched Talk & Tours,  free and interactive events — led by the grocer’s team of dietitians — are offered monthly, combine 30 minutes of nutritional education with a 30-minute guided store walking tour.

Charlie’s Produce announced the full operational integration of its Phoenix operations following the acquisition of Stern Produce in 2024. With systems, branding and supply chain integration now complete, Charlie’s Produce is positioned to serve foodservice, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education customers across Arizona.

Titan Farms announced the upgrade of its Spectrim sorting platform with LUCAi, an advanced AI-powered sorting intelligence designed to elevate quality, consistency and operational efficiency across its packing operations.

Alexandra Farms put a special spotlight on one of talented photographers. Flower photography came naturally to Galina Serebriakova. It was not until a friend pointed out her instinctive eye for floral structure and beauty that she considered a career beyond her role as a coffee specialist for a large company. Encouraged by that realization — and a growing sense of unfulfillment — Serebriakova turned to floral design. Over time, she became an influential designer and the owner of GALA, based in Bogotá, Colombia.

The California Avocado Commission's early-season crop forecast projects 330 million pounds of California avocados. This estimate includes 310 million pounds of Hass and 20 million pounds of GEM, Lamb Hass and other avocado varieties. With continual investment in new plantings and nearly 51,000 acres now producing California avocados, 2026 is expected to be the third consecutive year with volume in excess of 300 million pounds. While some harvesting already has occurred, the peak of promotable volume is expected from April into August.