The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation named Erin O'Donnell (Class 50) and Michael Frantz (Class 36) to its board of directors.

The Organic Produce Summit will return to Monterey, CA July 14-18, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an expanded trade show floor, an additional day of networking opportunities and new features designed to bring together every segment of the organic produce supply chain.

As the only event dedicated exclusively to connecting producers and buyers in the organic fresh produce industry, OPS has evolved into one of the must-attend gatherings on the produce calendar. 

Each year, the floral industry celebrates and spotlights future leaders who take their education beyond the classroom through internship programs. In 2026, eight students are being placed through the Vic & Margaret Ball Internship Program and the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program.

The programs provide students with hands-on industry experience while helping host companies develop future leaders in floriculture and horticulture. Interns expand their technical skills, gain professional connections and explore career opportunities within the industry.

Berry Fresh will bring premium blueberry genetics from Mountain Blue Orchards to the U.S. and Canada through its farms in Peru and Mexico, beginning in fall 2027.

The agreement, signed last month between the two parties, strengthens Berry Fresh’s blueberry offering, with plantings commencing in 2026 and fruit arriving to customers for the 2027 season.

In an industry where consistency matters as much as quality, Bushwick Potato Commission has spent nearly a century earning the trust of retailers, growers and consumers alike.

Since its founding, the company has built a reputation for reliability, helping bring premium potatoes and vegetables to store shelves while fostering long-term relationships throughout the retail community. That commitment has allowed Bushwick to remain a steady presence in a constantly evolving marketplace.

Fresh produce collective TruSource has officially launched, bringing together leading regional operating companies — Freshway Foods, Forestwood and Nickey Gregory — with deep market expertise established customer relationships, and a shared commitment to service, quality and reliability.