Every produce director knows that melons will easily speed up sales in a hurry. A new crop of watermelons is starting to strengthen the supply as Florida, Georgia, Texas and California production is entering the summer scene. Cantaloupes and honeydews are seeing production sweeten up sales volume as a new crop is shipping out of California.

Ken Gad, owner of South Easton, ME-based Cambridge Farms, can be considered a potato authority on the East Coast. He has accumulated a first-rate group of growers, shippers, packers, and other marketing partners to deliver high-quality items and offer exceptional customer service.

A recent study by Bolthouse Farms found that salad dressings are one of the most versatile and desired ingredients across the country.

The study of more than 2,000 Americans, conducted by Regina Corso Consulting, found that more than four in five Americans (86 percent) say salad “becomes a party” once you add the right dressing. As well, a majority of Americans use creamy dressings as dips for party favorites ranging from vegetables to chicken wings. So, what impacts Americans’ choice of dressing/dip?

As outdoor adventure, swimming, road trips and grilling take center stage for shoppers this month, Bako Sweet is ramping up merchandising efforts amidst a historically quiet season for the sweet potato category.

The floral industry came together once again for the 2022 Floriexpo convention in Miami Beach, FL, from June 7 to June 9. The expo opened on Wednesday, June 8 and proved to be a successful opportunity to meet key retail and wholesale buyers. “This was one of the most user-friendly shows in recent memory,” said Tatiana Perez, vice president of sales and marketing of Temkin. “Seeing the industry come together again was amazing.”

Kroger announced professional quarterback Joe Burrow will serve as a brand ambassador promoting Kroger Health initiatives.

Burrow, a southeast Ohio native, won the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player and the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020 and was selected by the Bengals as the first overall pick in 2020. During the 2021 NFL season, Burrow led the Bengals to the AFC Championship and a Super Bowl appearance while setting franchise records for passer rating, completion percentage and single game passing yards.