Northern California-based direct distributor Quebec Distributing Co. has named Butch Hill as its new general manager. Hill started in the produce industry in the Golden Gate Produce Terminal in South San Francisco when he was 16 years old and has spent the past 35 years developing his career with several different wholesalers and distributors.

As a leading name in organic farming in North Carolina, All American Produce Co. LLC is gearing up for a fruitful fall season across its 1,200-acre farm. With a balanced mix of 600 acres dedicated to both organic and conventional broccoli — its largest fall crop — and another 600 acres devoted to a variety of other essential produce, the farm is on track for a promising harvest.

The results from a new research study, “​​Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral Industry,” is now released for floral businesses to utilize as they explore sustainable practices. The study was facilitated by Floral Marketing Fund, in partnership with researchers at Mississippi State University and Texas State University.

Millennials may not be buying as many cut flowers as older demographics, but that means there’s plenty of untapped potential. Rio Roses has five key strategies that can help you attract more millennials.

At Bolthouse Fresh Foods, the company philosophy revolves around a commitment to quality, customer service and innovation.

“We aim to feed the world with nutritious fresh food while supporting our people, nurturing the land and uplifting the communities we serve,” said Karen White, vice president of marketing for the Bakersfield, CA-based company. “This philosophy is rooted in over a century of agricultural excellence and drives every aspect of our business, from farming practices to product development.”