David Austin Wedding Roses' favorite summer bridal bouquets
2025-06-17
When it comes to summer bridal bouquets, nothing captures the romance and beauty of the season quite like David Austin Wedding Roses. Their signature ruffled petals, soft fragrance and timeless elegance make them the perfect choice for any wedding style.
USDA restricts PACA violators in Michigan, Texas and Nebraska
2025-06-17
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and for failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval.
Zespri forecasts strong returns for growers
2025-06-17
Zespri’s forecast for the 2025-26 season has the kiwifruit marketer on track to deliver strong value to growers in another record crop year.
CEO Jason Te Brake said average returns for green, sweet green, organic green and organic SunGold kiwifruit are now forecast to exceed last year’s record.
Edward L. Myrick Produce enjoying expansion in Michigan
2025-06-17
Edward L. Myrick Produce has successful operations in Florida, Georgia and Michigan, working with chain stores and wholesalers all around the United States and Canada. While the Michigan operations are only a few years old, the company has found success there and it’s helped it turn into a year-round supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables.
In 2025, the first half of the year has proven to be solid for the company.
Price check: Cherries, grapes up, peaches down in retailer ads
2025-06-17
Retailers focused on graduation and Father's Day celebrations last week by offering a wide array of festive produce favorites. Conventional and organic fruit was promoted heavily, especially peaches, nectarines, cherries, cantaloupes and watermelons.
Frank Donio Inc. sees strong blueberry season ahead
2025-06-17
With nine decades of experience behind it, Frank Donio Inc. continues to be a trusted name in blueberries.
It was more than 25 years ago when the company unveiled its Top Crop brand to highlight its network of family-owned farms, a group of growers who have been living the tradition of cultivating the land for generations. Blueberries packed under this label are highly in demand.
In a typical year, the New Jersey season will yield an average of 12 to 14 million pounds of fresh and frozen blueberries.
Walmart drops grocery prices
2025-06-17
With the rising cost of living top of mind for families, Walmart has lowered the price of hundreds of staple items to help shoppers save money and live better, with more to come.
Since February, Walmart Canada has lowered the price on hundreds of items, including some fresh fruits and vegetables, bathroom tissue, water, cheese, ground beef and shampoo. This is part of Walmart Canada’s mission to provide Every Day Low Prices so customers can rely on consistent, low pricing across the items they’re searching for, saving them time and money on their total basket.
Skylar Rae cherries now in season
2025-06-17
The wait is over for Skylar Rae cherries. This season promises a high-quality, flavorful crop that’s firm, crisp and bursting with natural sweetness. Thanks to ideal growing conditions, volume is up significantly over last year, giving retailers and consumers even more reason to celebrate.
Fleuroselect names 2025-26 FleuroStar Award winner
2025-06-16
Fleuroselect, the international organization for the ornamental plants industry, announced that the FleuroStar Award 2025-26 has been awarded to Digitalis purpurea Hanabee F1 White bred by Takii and commercialized in partnership with Florensis.
Key purchasing trends help retailers boost asparagus sales
2025-06-16
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association has released its 2025-26 Fresh Asparagus Category Management Stats & Key Purchasing Trends Report. “This annual report provides the fresh asparagus industry at large with the information necessary to enhance asparagus sales. Within the report, industry is equipped with statistics, trends and marketing key purchasing trends that retailers and foodservice can use when planning their fresh asparagus activities and programs,” said Priscilla Lleras, executive director of PAIA.
