Little Bear Produce, an Edinburg, TX-based grower-shipper known for delivering fresh, high-quality vegetables, has launched a specially grown teen spinach designed not just for salads, but for the pan, the pot and the blender.

The Idaho Potato Commission appointed three new commissioners — Scott Mickelsen, Doug Ruff and Brad Russell — who were officially sworn in Oct. 22.

Together, they bring a wealth of experience and deep ties to Idaho’s potato industry, continuing IPC’s long-standing commitment to promoting and protecting the world-famous Grown in Idaho seal.

Blue Banner Co.’s new packing and shipping brand, Goody, stepped boldly into the spotlight at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show backed by 75 years of expertise.

Amy Trask, former CEO of the NFL’s Raiders and current CBS Sports analyst, was the keynote speaker at the International Fresh Produce Association's Women's Fresh Perspectives Breakfast, held Saturday, Oct. 18, during the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA. Trask was the NFL’s first female front office executive. She provided insights on how to succeed in a male-dominated business.

The Horticultural Trades Association continues to lead work to support and share member knowledge on the transition to a peat-free horticulture. A grower workshop, ‘Optimizing nutrition and nutrient delivery in peat-free crops’, was the latest in the HTA’s technical workshop program, aimed at helping growers with their peat-free journey, sharing both their challenges and successes. 

The American Floral Endowment has released a new video that highlights the organization’s long-standing commitment to strengthening and advancing the floral industry.