Star Roses and Plants presented its new 2026 plant varieties at Cultivate ’25, July 12-15 in Columbus, OH. 

The nine new varieties are as follows:

Get ready to bloom out loud! 1-800-Flowers.com is collaborating with internationally celebrated artist Romero Britto to launch an exclusive collection that transforms floral gifting into a lasting art experience. The 1-800-Flowers.com X Britto collection marks Britto’s first floral collaboration and brings together fresh flowers and Britto's signature Happy Art aesthetic.

Wakefern Food Corp. held its Local Produce Supplier Summit July 9 in an effort to find local farmers to join its network of suppliers.

A grocery store visit turned into a celebration last week when Superior Grocers Store Director Erick Velasquez was surprised in front of cheering shoppers and coworkers with a full-size jukebox and Idaho Potato swag. 

Velasquez was named the West Region Grand Prize Winner in the 2025 Idaho Potato Lovers Month Retail Display Contest, a national competition that recognizes stores for going above and beyond in showcasing Idaho potatoes during one of the busiest times of the year.

Barnwood Valley Farms, a potato grower based in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in scenic Hadley, MA, has tripled its planting acreage this year due to a heavy increase in customer demand for its premium Massachusetts-grown potatoes. 

Traditional supermarkets may soon be approaching something of a crossroads. Consumer satisfaction remains high — for those who shop there — but it appears as if younger shoppers are looking elsewhere to fulfill their food needs. This is according to the latest study by the Feedback Group, U.S. Food Shopper Research 2025: The Supermarket Experience.