Oppy has elevated two sales stand-outs, Ben Vallejo and Jim Leach, from management roles to director level responsibilities.

PRO*ACT has added Joe Collier to its leadership team. With over 40 years of experience in the foodservice industry, Collier brings extensive knowledge and industry relationships to his new role as vice president of business development.

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Hunts Point, NY-based Mendez International, a multi-generation family-owned wholesale distribution business based in the iconic Hunts Point Produce Market.

Sprouts Farmers Market opened its 400th store last week in Haddon Township, NJ. As a part of the company’s five-year plan, it remains committed to a robust growth strategy, aiming to expand 10 percent year over year.

According to Rio Roses, Gen Z is the first generation who grew up with digital technology, so they’re highly connected and socially conscious. Here are eight ways to help florists with just that.

At the recent CalFlowers meeting, members learned that J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom viewers continue to respond to the show by arranging flowers for themselves. In fact, the constant stream of flower pictures from viewers inspired a new feature for season five of the show – titled “Flowers from YOU!.”