The opening of the Dutch Lily Days, which takes place at 11:30 a.m. on June 6 at Royal Van Zanten in Hillegom, is changing its style this year. Royal Van Zanten envisages the promotion of the Dutch lily as a common concern of the sector.

In February, visitors from across the globe gathered to learn more about the carefully maintained processes and sustainability initiatives at Alexandra Farms and to meet the hardworking team of employees who tend the farms with digni

Justin Dixon has joined Four Star Fruit, a leading table grape grower-shipper, as director of imports. Dixon will play a pivotal role in expanding Four Star's presence in growing regions worldwide and building sustainable partnerships with grower priorities top of mind.

When Henry Avocado expanded to open its seventh distribution center in Charlotte, NC, the Philadelphia marketplace benefited from the avocado ripening and distribution center’s improved proximity. Opened in 2017 by the grower-shipper from Escondido, CA, the expansion established the presence of Henry’s CustomRipe operation in a very fresh way to millions of new retail and foodservice customers.

U. S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Los Angeles International Airport are racing against the clock to ensure all imported Mother’s Day cut flowers arrive on time, but most importantly are free of pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural industry and economy of the United States.

What do transformative changes in retail food and beverage mean for produce? The full retail supply chain will discover answers to that and more at The Retail Conference from the International Fresh Produce Association, June 7-8 in Oak Brook, IL, near Chicago.

The Retail Conference offers four expert education sessions, networking opportunities, discussion groups and a golf tournament.