On Monday, June 10, 2024, Partnership for a Healthier America and the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce co-hosted the first-ever Produce for All Leadership Summit at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

HilverdaFlorist’s new Pot, Patio and Garden range this year offers not only new genetics, but also retail concepts. One of these is the stand-alone Dianthus concept Picture Perfect, which is on show for the first time at the FlowerTrials from June 11 - 14.

As part of its ongoing commitment to expand access to healthy foods, Meijer is now accepting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on its Meijer app, providing a more convenient option for customers to pay for groceries like fresh produce and milk.

CMI Orchards is primed to supercharge summer sales this Fourth of July. Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing, said patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July offer retailers special opportunities to honor veterans and support military families.

The International Fresh Produce Association released two new reports underscoring the impact of the agricultural labor crisis on the fresh produce industry and U.S. food security. The reports, conducted by Texas A&M University, Center for North American Studies, and leading agricultural experts, found that unless Congress acts quickly, American consumers will rely on foreign countries to meet U.S. food needs, jeopardizing food security and national security.

North Bay Produce, a cooperative of 33 grower-owners representing more than 1,000 farms from around the world, has deep roots within Michigan, both from a company standpoint and also within its grower/membership network. In fact, Michigan is North Bay’s flagship region and will continue to be a very important part of its overall sales strategy for blueberries, apples and asparagus.