Powdery mildew is one of the most common and persistent diseases affecting ornamental crops, including roses. The disease appears as a white, powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers. Infection can reduce plant quality by redirecting plant nutrients to the fungus, interfering with photosynthesis and altering leaf and flower development. For commercial growers, managing powdery mildew often requires repeated fungicide applications throughout the growing season.

Windset Farms is heading to this year's Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA. The greenhouse grower will be exhibiting at booth No. 712 to showcase its organic portfolio, its recent growth and where the company is headed next.

The Kroger Co. announced Emilee De Martino will serve as its next executive vice president and chief people officer. De Martino succeeds Tim Massa, who announced he will be retiring Sept. 18. De Martino plans to begin her time at Kroger by engaging with associates in stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and offices across the country.

As the foodservice industry gathers for the IFPA Foodservice Conference, B&W Quality Growers will be showcasing both its long-established leafy greens program and an emerging product that is generating increased interest among chefs and retailers alike.

Retailers and produce industry professionals are invited to visit Zespri Kiwifruit at booth No. 203 during the Organic Produce Summit, July 14-16 in Monterey, CA, to learn how organic SunGold kiwifruit can help grow department sales and meet increasing shopper demand for premium organic produce.

The Giorgio Cos., a leading grower, packer, processor and distributor of fresh and value-added mushrooms, announced its collaboration with Martin Lishman Ltd. to develop a custom “smart mushroom” sensor solution designed to enhance product quality across its operations.