The fifth Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class toured the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market and Holt Logistics on March 21. “PWPM and Holt Logistics provide extremely relevant perspectives on crucial aspects of our supply chain,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC executive director. “They are perfect spots to kick-off our program and we are really enthusiastic about mentoring our biggest class yet.”

Wonderful Pistachios is adding more flavor to its award-winning No Shells lineup with Wonderful Pistachios Sea Salt & Pepper No Shells. The brand already sells this sought-after flavor combination in the In-Shell variety, but they’re shedding the shells for another convenient way to enjoy the fan favorite.

MARCH 21, 2023 RIO ROSES HOLIDAY - P.R.E.P.

Albertsons Cos. Inc.'s O Organics brand is celebrating its growth and evolution with vibrant new packaging designed to stand out, taking a fresh and unexpected approach to marketing an organic brand. To kick off this bright and vibrant redesign, the private label brand is designating April as Organic Breakfast Month and encouraging customers to share their favorite breakfast routine on social media using #WakeUpOrganic as O Organics aims to become the go-to brand for Gen Z and young millennials.

The Society of American Florists (SAF) hosted its 43rd annual Congressional Action Days (CAD) on March 20-21, 2023 in Washington, DC.

TOKYO, Japan: Suntory Flowers has named Yasunori Yomo president, effective April 1. He succeeds Taizo Chinju, who has been promoted to chairman. Yomo began his career as a breeder when he was assigned to Suntory’s flower business division in 1995.