As the 2025-26 academic year draws near for many households, the Bee Sweet Citrus team is encouraging families to incorporate its citrus products into back-to-school meals and snacks.

“Citrus fruits are perfect for busy families because they’re easy to peel, delicious and are a great source of vitamin C,” said Bee Sweet Citrus Director of Communications Monique Mueller. “They require minimal preparation, making them an ideal snack choice for families juggling work, school, sports and more.”

Get the large salad bowls out along with your favorite salad dressings. This is the ideal time to promote those summer salads for backyard BBQs, parties, family gatherings or camping. Plan a nice ad flyer section of all lettuce varieties to draw those customers.

As part of its continued leadership of the packaged salad space in both product quality and merchandising innovation, Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of Dole-branded packaged salads, has completed a packaging refresh of its Dole Salad Kit line to make it easier for salad lovers to choose, shop and enjoy their favorite all-inclusive salad experiences.

As families across the country prepare for the return to school routines, the National Mango Board is making it easier, and more delicious, than ever to prioritize health with its new back-to-school campaign: Your Back-to-School Boost. The campaign is designed to drive mango consumption during peak seasonality while supporting parents and kids with simple, nutritious and energizing fresh mango recipes.

Suntory Flowers announced that Ed Mol has joined Suntory Flowers Europe as the new business development manager, on Aug. 1. Mol brings over 20 years of experience in the floriculture industry, along with a broad network and a strong focus on growth and innovation.

The New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo will be celebrating its silver anniversary as the show turns 25 this year. The annual event, a favorite among those in the produce industry, will be held at the Encore Boston Harbor for two days, Aug. 18-19, with a theme of being By the Sea.