2023-03-23
Floriexpo, the largest high-volume B2B floral exposition in North America on Thursday announced exciting additions to its already robust Advisory Board. Made up of leading figures from all corners of the floral industry, the Board will advise event organizers on all aspects of the Expo including the re-launched education program, event schedules and special events and the future growth of Floriexpo.
2023-03-23
Although the California avocado crop is smaller than last year, the 2023 marketing situation is much different than in 2022, and moving this year’s volume through the supply chain will create its own challenges. That seems to be the overarching view of several grower-shippers interviewed on the subject.
“The California avocado season is off to a slow start,” said Patrick Lucy, president of Del Rey Avocado Co. in Fallbrook, CA. “Because of the weather – we’ve had weeks of rain and wet groves – there has been a delay in the harvest.”
2023-03-23
Western Growers will bestow John D'Arrigo, D'Arrigo Bros. Co. of California CEO, president and chairman of the board, with the 2023 Award of Honor, which is its highest recognition of achievement and is given to individuals who have contributed extensively to the agricultural community.
2023-03-23
SpartanNash has promoted Ileana McAlary to executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. McAlary was hired in November 2021 and oversees the company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team. She also serves as corporate secretary of the SpartanNash board of directors and president of the SpartanNash Foundation.
2023-03-23
IFPA's Retail Conference, taking place June 7-8 in Oak Brook, IL, will tackle top industry issues, foster strong business relationships in an intimate setting and enhance networking through a golf tournament.
2023-03-23
Wada Farms, a family-owned farming operation that began in 1943 with 160 acres of potatoes, is now one of the nation’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes, with long-standing partner relationships throughout the U.S. and in countries around the world.
2023-03-23
It’s that time of the year again when the entire floral community gears up and comes together for one of 2023’s most anticipated events: the Wholesale Florist and Floral Supplier Association’s Floral Distribution Conference.
2023-03-23
The floral industry gathered in Miami to attend WF&FSA’s Floral Distribution Conference, where the theme was ‘The Future in Bloom.’ The goal was to enrich knowledge, drive success, make connections, and learn from each other. That sentiment continued at the Above All Flowers & New Bloom Solutions’ third annual Bloom Together After Party, where more than 250 people and the city of Doral Mayor Christi Fraga gathered.
2023-03-23
Preliminarily, Monterey County officials and agricultural experts have indicated that crop losses from the torrential rains that have hit the Salinas Valley this year could easily top $500 million.
Those numbers are just guesstimates with no expectation that a final figure will be available for several months. What seems to be certain, however, is that crop losses are significant and the vegetable market will soon be feeling the effects with much higher prices.
2023-03-23
On March 20, Stemilt celebrated its second annual Stemilter’s Day to recognize the hard work that nearly 4,000 team members put into growing and producing high-quality fresh fruit every day. This year’s Stemilter’s Day focused on what it means to be a Stemilter, and recognized people for their years of work at Stemilt.
