A group tour of the main stops along the California Spring Trial (CAST) route in California has been organized for professionals in the Green Industry from March 31–April 2, 2022. This one-of-a-kind guided excursion is an intense, educational, and very entertaining way for growers and horticultural professionals to visit several of the key Spring Trial locations with fellow horticulturists. It allows attendees the convenience of not having to arrange for their own stops, hotels, and transportation. The itinerary is packed with three full days of tours. 

In just a few weeks, more than 500 members of the Wholesale Florist and Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) are expected in Miami for the 2022 Floral Distribution Conference (FDC). Held over three days on March 7-9, the conference blends networking, educational programming, and exhibits featuring the latest innovations and trends in the floral industry. 

Starting off the New Year right, both Jake Samuel, CEO of Sunrise Fresh and his brother Case Samuel, vice president sales, have been appointed to acting committees of the newly formed International Fresh Produce Association.

The apple and pear season started three weeks ago with early Bon Chretien pears and so far, the crop is looking very good.

Vanguard is seeing growth in the apple and pear industry that can be attributed to the replanting of orchards that followed the drought the region had years previously. This along with the second great winter season replenishing all water reserves leaves South African growers with a very positive outlook for the 2022 season.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders and organizations across Canada, signed an open letter calling on elected officials at all levels of government to end the ongoing blockades.

The fresh produce industry has experienced several challenges over the past two years including, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, weather-related disasters, and more.

As avocado prices reached near record highs leading up to one of the biggest avocado consumption days, yesterday’s Super Bowl, the United States has temporarily suspended Mexican avocado imports. The suspension was put into place Saturday night after a U.S. plant safety inspector received a threatening phone call.