Facebook is a powerful tool to reach new customers and keep current ones engaged. That’s why so many florists use Facebook ads to promote their beautiful arrangements and special offers. Rio Roses shared the top 10 Facebook ad trends for 2025 and how you can use them to boost your sales.

The trade associations that support Florida’s tomato growers, packers and shippers have hired Robert Guenther to be their next leader. These associations include the Florida Tomato Exchange, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange and the Florida Tomato Committee. 

With summer in full swing, it's prime time for fresh produce to shine. Tops Friendly Markets said it relies on partnerships with local growers to load its produce shelves with the freshest items available throughout the season. The retailer has cultivated partnerships with over 500 locally owned and operated family farms.

This year the “Paris 2024 Food Vision” for the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris cut the amount of animal products provided at the events by half of that in 2021. At least 60 percent of the meals offered for sale to spectators will be vegetarian, according to the Food Vision, and 33 percent of athletes' meals will be plant-based, including more than 600 tons of fresh produce.

Due to extremely low estimated tree fruit volumes, weather effects, and difficult market and financial conditions, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative determined it will not be able to effectively operate the business moving forward. On Aug. 6, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada issued a demand for repayment, and in order to downsize or liquidate the cooperative BCTFC filed for creditor protection Aug. 12.

Though the avocado market has experienced numerous events that have led to some unsettled times over the first seven months of the year, Peter Shore, vice president of production management for Calavo Growers Inc., Santa Paula, CA, is anticipating a steady marketing situation for the remainder of 2024. However, he did note that change is constant and outside factors could alter those expectations.