Alpine Fresh kicks off organic Sweet Karoline blackberry season
2025-04-25
Harvesting is under way for Alpine Fresh LLC's Sweet Karoline blackberries, and the first shipments crossed from Mexico earlier this month. While the conventional Sweet Karoline blackberry season has already been in motion, the organic program has now begun, promising the same exceptional quality and flavor customers have come to expect.
The organic Sweet Karoline blackberries are marketed under Alpine’s Hippie Organics brand, adding to its vibrant lineup of premium organic produce.
Washington Apple Education Foundation names new board chairman
2025-04-25
Tyler Price has been elected chairman of the Washington Apple Education Foundation board of directors. Price was elected at the foundation’s annual meeting held April 24 at Central Washington University.
Industry Viewpoint: Empowering health professionals to drive demand
2025-04-25
Today, poor diet is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In the U.S., nine out of 10 adults still don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, despite knowing the benefits. This shortfall isn’t just a statistic — it’s a call to action. At The Foundation for Fresh Produce, we believe fruits and vegetables are among the most powerful tools we have to improve health outcomes. More than a commodity, they’re a solution to some of our most pressing health challenges. And our industry is uniquely positioned to turn that potential into impact.
Natural Delights shines with record sales, powerful marketing collaborations this Ramadan
2025-04-25
Following a proactive merchandising push ahead of Ramadan, Natural Delights is celebrating unprecedented success in this year’s sales season, showcasing the impact of culturally relevant marketing and well-executed themed retail displays.
Florida supports growers and feeds the nation
2025-04-25
Florida provides people from throughout the country with outstanding produce all year long and spring is an especially fruitful time for the Sunshine State. Over the next few months, supermarket shelves will be filled with Florida blueberries, cantaloupes, carrots, eggplants, mangos, peaches, watermelon, tomatoes and so much more.
The impact of the U.S. flower tariffs: What the floral supply chain needs to know
2025-04-25
As flower tariffs loom on the horizon, the U.S. floral industry is facing a pivotal moment. With required duties on flower imports from key supplier nations like Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands, the ripple effects are already being felt across the floral supply chain — from growers and importers to wholesalers and mass-market bouquet manufacturers.
Flower Shop Network celebrates 25 years of growth and innovation
2025-04-25
Flower Shop Network, a trailblazer in providing local florists with cutting-edge digital marketing tools and support, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Over the past quarter-century, FSN has become a trusted partner to over 7,000 florists worldwide, helping them thrive through tailored e-commerce solutions, florist-to-florist connectivity and a comprehensive range of digital marketing tools.
CalFlowers launches That Flower Feeling as a standalone, industry-supported brand
2025-04-25
After more than four years of vision, investment and dedication, That Flower Feeling is officially taking flight. CalFlowers, the California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, proudly announces the formal operational separation of TFF — transitioning it into a fully independent, industry-supported brand effective Sept. 1.
Nardelli Bros. optimistic about what’s ahead
2025-04-25
When spring comes around, it’s one of the busiest time of year for Nardelli Bros. Inc.-Lake View Farms, a fifth-generation family business that has been around for 127 years.
With the transition to spring, the growing season will move from south Florida to central and northern Florida, and then up to Georgia all the way to New Jersey.
Industry Viewpoint: Revolutionizing food recovery with Feeding America’s MealConnect
2025-04-25
Let’s face it — no one likes to see good food go uneaten. But here’s the kicker: each year the United States produces 92 million pounds of surplus food while nearly 50 million people in the United States experience food insecurity. That’s where Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief and food rescue organization, steps in with its game-changing technology solution, MealConnect. Think of it as a supercharged matchmaking app, but instead of swiping right, it’s all about connecting excess food with people who need it most.
