CalFlowers, a national floral trade association representing more than 900 members across 48 states, announced the creation of a new director of marketing position as part of the association's continued investment in industry growth, consumer engagement and its comprehensive organizational rebrand.

In the organic produce category, cucumbers are expected to deliver freshness, crunch, and reliability. While that sounds straightforward, achieving it at scale across seasons and retail environments is complex. Quality can vary with growing conditions, making dependable performance a defining factor in shopper trust and repeat purchase behavior.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is advancing a coordinated, sector-led response to food loss and waste, focused on practical policy, industry collaboration and targeted investment to unlock environmental and economic value across Canada’s fresh produce supply chain.

Walmart and Constellation announced a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement for emissions-free electricity from Constellation’s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois. The agreement includes approximately 176 megawatt of wholesale supply, including 30 megawatt of expanded generating capacity.

Naturipe is heading into the heart of blueberry season with plenty of fruit and some of the best quality it has seen in years. Its northern region crops across New Jersey, Michigan and the Pacific Northwest are producing excellent conventional and organic blueberries, with particularly strong supplies of Mighty Blues and Sweet Selections available throughout the season.

Hy-Vee Inc. will host this year’s Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 9-10 at Hy-Vee corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, IA.

The Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit provides small businesses and entrepreneurs with valuable resources and gives them a chance to pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee category managers.