MONTEREY, CA — The eighth annual Organic Produce Summit kicked off July 13, here, with an opening reception — sponsored by Starr Ranch, Divine Flavor and Rowdy Rabbit — at the Portola Hotel. Attendees mixed and mingled ahead of the much-anticipated trade show, which features more than 170 exhibitors from across North America.

According to Rio Roses, sympathy flowers are a vital part of any floral business. They offer comfort to grieving individuals and families and provide a tangible expression of support during such a difficult time. Here are a few ways sympathy flowers are essential for floral businesses:

Chrysal, a leading brand in the floral industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Blumenthal as general manager at Chrysal Americas. With an impressive 35 years of expertise in the cut floral industry, Scott joins Chrysal Americas to lead their team and contribute to the company's continued success, starting July 18, 2023.

Sunkist Growers is keeping citrus celebrations fresh by demonstrating the power of versatility and saluting the co-op’s refreshing summer citrus varieties.

The Atlanta Braves have named Avocados from Peru the team’s official avocado and superfood. The focus of the partnership will be on “Eating Healthy & Living Green” and will include The Ultimate Baseball Sweepstakes featuring a custom wrapped AVO Braves Chevrolet Bolt EUV, VIP Braves experience, and a $2,000 Kroger shopping spree.

SGS is a grower, packer and shipper of stone fruit, grapes, cherries and citrus, and it ships imported items year-round.

In 2023, the company has seen an increase in volume due to new plantings. It has also made some adjustments to its team by promoting Steve Rusca to general manager and hiring Kira Navison as the director of marketing.

Another exciting development is the addition of citrus to its product line this year.