In 2025-26, the American Floral Endowment is funding 12 research projects for a total of $636,525. The four new projects and eight continuing projects focus on topics such as pest management, disease control, post-production and technology in floriculture.

Pure Flavor dazzled at this year’s Leamington Greenhouse Competition, taking home multiple top honors in a field of over 190 entries from leading North American producers.

Known for its premium, greenhouse-grown fruits and vegetables — including the award-winning Red Royals and Tiki tomatoes — Pure Flavor wowed judges and consumers alike with its flavor-forward innovations.

The company claimed an impressive list of accolades:

NEW YORK — Avocados from Peru engaged in a bit of culinary diplomacy May 23 during New York City’s 36th annual Fleet Week, serving an avocado-inspired superfood breakfast to the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines aboard the USS New York.

Thanks to a cooperative Mother Nature, who has been very kind to growers across New Jersey thus far this spring, officials at Consalo Family Farms can barely hide their excitement for what is ahead in coming months.

Grapeco Farms, Delano, CA, has a full line of traditional grape varieties throughout the year, but it’s been expanding acreage of newer, more flavorful grapes to supply a growing demand from retailers.

In particular, Grapeco co-owner Jared Lane highlighted three varieties on the rise at the company: Great Green, Sweet Globe and Bebop.

As a premiere and leading importer and distributor of tropical roots, fruits and ginger across the United States, officials at El Sol Brands feel it is their obligation to the industry to take the lead when necessary and the opportunity presents itself.