The Fresh Produce & Floral Council honored three standout leaders at its annual awards ceremony, spotlighting individuals whose careers have shaped and strengthened the produce and floral industries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Lucero Produce LLC, of Denver for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business, the principal operator of the business and any responsibly connected persons, as defined in the PACA, from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Amani Toomer was a highly touted football recruit out of De La Salle High School in Concord, CA, having been selected as a Parade Magazine All American and a USA Today All-USA player, yet his journey to greatness had just begun.

That Flower Feeling is bringing its Just Add Flowers campaign to Anaheim with a vibrant floral giveaway designed to spread joy and encourage consumer engagement immediately following the IFPA Conference.

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After a season dominated by small fruit — especially during the peak of the Navel window — early signs for the 2025–26 California Navel orange crop are encouraging. This year’s crop is expected to increase in both size and volume, with the latest USDA estimate projecting 80 million cartons, a 6 percent rise over last year.

The American Floral Endowment has launched a new AI-powered chatbot, Professor Petal, live on www.endowment.org. Developed in partnership with nextvert, an innovative technology company specializing in intelligent automation, Professor Petal is designed to help industry members easily explore and browse our wide range of resources.