The California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers announced that registration and the official hotel room block are now open for the Fun 'N Sun 2026 Floral Convention, taking place at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA.

Amazon.com Inc. announced the rollout of its ultra-fast delivery service Amazon Now to dozens of cities and millions of customers across the U.S. Amazon Now, which provides thousands of fresh groceries, everyday household essentials and locally relevant items in about 30 minutes or less, is now widely available in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Seattle, and is rapidly expanding in dozens more cities, including Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver and Oklahoma City. 

CMI Orchards released its first annual impact report, Building a Planet Positive Future, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.

The New England Produce Council announced its 2026 Leadership Class, a select group of rising professionals from across the produce industry.

The program is designed to foster growth and career development by connecting emerging leaders with industry knowledge, mentorship and transformative experiences, according to NEPC Executive Director Laura Sullivan. The program continues to play a vital role in developing the next generation of industry leaders by providing participants with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences.

After a slow start to 2006, BRS Produce is beginning to see business pick up as the spring season progresses, with optimism growing that the months ahead will bring stronger movement across the board.

“We’re definitely starting to see things pick up recently,” said Rick Milavsky, president of BRS Produce. 

Sunkist Growers Inc. has appointed of Anuj Girdhar as chief financial officer. Girdhar brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience within the agriculture and beverage industries, with a strong background in strategic planning, operational finance and business growth. 

In his role at Sunkist, he will oversee the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and innovation, and information technology teams, partnering closely with leadership across the organization to support continued operational and strategic growth.