Floriexpo educational programs equip, inspire and empower floral retailers
As the floral industry navigates shifting consumer behaviors, economic pressures, and rapid advancements in technology, Floriexpo’s 2025 educational program is designed to offer practical strategies, future-focused insight, and creative inspiration for floral professionals across the supply chain. According to Bob Callahan, president and CEO of Floriexpo, this year’s educational sessions reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities retailers are facing—and how to respond with confidence and innovation.
WFFSA’s DevX 2025 heads to Cleveland for a rock & roll-fueled floral industry experience
The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) announced its 2025 Development Experience (DevX),taking place July 23–25 in Cleveland, OH.
Wegmans drops prices on summer favorites
This summer, Wegmans is looking to help customers enjoy the season with lower prices on must-have summer items, including plenty of produce like grape tomatoes, bagged onions and mixed peppers.
“We aim to help our customers easily prepare healthy, affordable meals year-round,” said Tom Way, Wegmans senior vice president of pricing, analytics and insights. “With our hot zone program, we’re offering customers great values on everyday items throughout the year, and as we head into the summer season, we’ve lowered prices on those must-have summer cookout items.”
Westside Produce, Classic Fruit ready for domestic melon season
With another great offshore melon season coming to an end, the Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Alliance is excited to kick off the domestic melon season in Arizona and California. With first picks out of Arizona expected this week, the team is gearing up for another great year.
SEPC announces Member Scholarship recipients
The Southeast Produce Council announced this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. The council awarded 41 scholarships ($61,500) in 2025 thanks to the dedication of its members.
NEPC hosts Top Golf event with leadership educational session
The New England Produce Council hosted a well-attended Top Golf event Wednesday, May 14, at the Top Golf site in Canton, MA, sponsored by RPE, Taylor Farms, Suja/Vive, T. Marzetti and R2Fresh Solutions.
Market Minute: Mini snacking peppers a massive sales opportunity
Have you ever heard of lunchbox peppers? Well, mini sweet peppers are the newest fast-growing vegetable snack. They are starting to upsurge in the produce departments as a popular customer choice. Their bright red, yellow and orange colors are great nutritious nibblers for families, especially children.
Honeybear Brands partners with Starr Ranch Growers
Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has joined the Honeybear Brands team as a packing partner, effective immediately. Owned and operated by the Thomas family, Starr Ranch Growers has been a cornerstone of the Washington apple industry for decades.
IFPA opens Global Produce & Floral Show
The International Fresh Produce Association has opened registration for its highly anticipated Global Produce & Floral Show, set for Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, CA — where next-gen tech, bold ideas and strategic connections will drive growth and innovation across the industry.
Syngenta Flowers trades plastic for paper data loggers in supply chain with Tapp
Syngenta Flowers, a leader in the annual and perennial plants business, announces its partnership with Tapp to replace current single-use plastic data loggers with Tapp-paper data loggers. This partnership represents a significant step toward greater sustainability and efficiency in data logging, offering growers a simple, accessible solution.