Row 7 Seed Co., an organic food company known for its commitment to flavor and innovation in the seed-to-table movement, launched Sugarcone cabbage at 325 Whole Foods Market locations across California, the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Texas, including Houston, Austin and Dallas. This new variety will be available from September through mid-November.

Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc. announced that Bubble Bath Hydrangea and MoonShadow Morello Hibiscus, two of its standout new introductions for 2026, earned showcase awards at the Farwest trade show, held in Portland, OR Aug. 20-22.

Equitable Food Initiative is marking Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting the vital contributions of Hispanic people throughout the agriculture sector.

Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Inc., announced the 1939 Group Inc.’s definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the shares of the Wisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc. The purchase includes shares held by Mark Skogen, CEO of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc, as well as the shares in the trust held by associates in their Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Progressive Produce and Pacific Trellis Fruit have made several changes in executive leadership designed to enhance the ongoing partnership between the two brands, allowing them to work synergistically to best serve both customers and growers around the world.