One of the newest Plantec rose varieties is Absolut in Pink, a stunning rose variety that Plantec calls perfect elegance. This gorgeous rose has a pink elegant center and a whisper of mint. The bloom has a perfect shape and tends to grow significantly as it opens, creating movement and action in a floral design.

Visitors to Danziger’s 2024 CAST display in Gilroy, CA, chose their top picks for 2025, and those choices go beyond new colors, gravitating toward unique solutions for growers. At Danziger, years of research have led to new breeding work that is focused on the future. The company’s new genetics are providing more options for growers, driving success both now and in the years ahead.

Mission Produce Inc. released insights on the thriving category performance of organic avocados in the U.S. ahead of the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, July 10-11.

Strategic Sourcing International acquired Your*Way Fresh, an established produce supply chain company known for its commitment to quality and innovation. This acquisition further solidifies SSI's position as a leader in the industry, driving innovation and excellence in produce sourcing, processing and logistics.

Top Brass, a grower, packer and shipper of fresh California grapes and potatoes, will see some changes coming to leadership. At the end of 2024, Brett Dixon, president of Top Brass will be retiring from the company.