Meet Delaware Valley Floral Group’s plant-based, biobased, low carbon footprint, high performance foam suited for every kind of floral design: OASIS Renewal floral foam.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show has come to an end after three transformative days for fresh produce and floral. The show attracted attendees from more than 50 countries, and a record number of more than 3,500 buyers engaged with the almost 1,100 exhibiting companies on the show floor. This year’s show had the largest representative of global retailers ever.

 “A heartfelt thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests for joining us in Anaheim,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “I can't wait for Orlando in 2026!"

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show has come to an end after three transformative days for fresh produce and floral.

In a celebration of leadership, innovation and generosity in California’s Salad Bowl of the World, David and Susan Gill were honored with the prestigious E.E. (Gene)  Harden Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California. The Oct. 3 event at TPC Pasadera brought together more than 275 local leaders, colleagues and industry peers, transforming the evening into a tribute to the Salinas Valley’s agricultural legacy and community spirit.

Cobblestone Fruit, under the Kings River Packing LP umbrella, announced the lease of a packinghouse facility in Reedley, CA from Eastside Packing. This strategic investment is part of Cobblestone Fruit’s long-term expansion plan to increase packing capacity and operational flexibility, further strengthening its ability to serve its grower base and retail partners.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council is gearing up for its third annual Top Golf Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 30, promising a night of competition, camaraderie and fajitas under the lights. Matthew Hayes, FPFC’s program and events director, said the idea for the event was born three years ago as a way to give members a fresh, less formal networking opportunity.