Carrot supplies from California look to remain on the tight side for the near term as harvests transition to the Bakersfield region of Central California. This region received very warm temperatures with over two months of temperatures above 100 degrees during the planting and early growth stage.

The Colombia Avocado Board met Oct. 17 for its annual meeting to elect four new board members — two importers and two exporters.   

The Southeast Produce Council announced an exceptional lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: Produce Means Family conference. Taking place March 6-8 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida, this year’s event will focus on SEPC Chair Kristin Yerecic Scott’s platform celebrating the significance of family meals and the importance of coming together. The conference aims to bring together members of the produce community —wholesalers, retailers, growers and more — who support and uplift one another as a family.

Michael Hacker, the vice president of sales and marketing for Fowler Farms, always looks forward to the New York Produce Show.

Why not? As the one of the largest growers, packers and shippers of apples in New York state, Hacker sees the show as a great opportunity to promote what his company does as well as highlight the quality apple crop that comes out of the Empire State on a regular basis.

1-800-Flowers.com is expanding its collaboration with Disney to provide customers with an enchanting experience that will help them embrace their inner princess.

Vidre+ technology offers an effective and environmentally friendly solution to slow down the ripening process on carnations. After 10 days of tests, 73 percent of carnations treated with Vidre+ maintained excellent quality compared to only 20 percent of the untreated ones. Fresh Inset’s technology can extend the vase life of carnations and help reduce waste across the floral industry.