A memorial tribute has been created through the American Floral Endowment honoring Francis (Frank) Biddle, who died peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 60.

Washington Fruit Growers and grower-partner Gilbert Orchards are officially Regenerative Organic Certified for their apple and cherry orchards. The certification marks a significant milestone in the companies’ shared commitment to environmental responsibility and farmworker well-being.

Katzman Produce, part of Katzman’s family of companies, has expanded into organics. The 100-plus year old wholesaler, based on the Hunts Point Produce Market, has created a dedicated organics department to better service its customers.

In an era where consistency and consumer engagement are king, Topline Farms is redefining the Roma tomato category through its greenhouse grown Roma Tomato program.

Chiquita is at the forefront of greenhouse innovation through its Yelloway innovation partnership — an ambitious collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University & Research aimed at securing the future of banana cultivation.

Within this initiative, Chiquita has introduced Yelloway One, a groundbreaking banana prototype bred for resistance to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), one of the most devastating threats to global banana crops, as well as partial resistance to Black Sigatoka.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. has opened a new pistachio processing facility in Zamora, CA. The expansion increases the company's processing capabilities to meet the soaring demand for pistachios, while upholding its commitment to sustainable farming.