Square Roots and Gordon Food Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Springfield, OH, to celebrate their newest co-located farm, taking another step in their shared journey to build indoor farms together across the continent  —ultimately enabling locally grown food at a global scale.

Giltner Inc., a Twin Falls, ID-based provider of transportation and logistics services, is gaining a foothold in the Midwest with plans to open a new terminal there by the end of next year.

Dan Hawkins, vice president of corporate development, said the company recently purchased property in Carthage, MO, and has hired a contractor to begin construction on a facility that will enable Giltner to better serve the important East Coast market.

The RubyFrost apple will soon be available in select produce aisles just in time for family gatherings over the holiday season. The premium variety is grown by Crunch Time Apple Growers, a group of more than 150 New York state-based growers. Crunch Time also grows the official apple of the Buffalo Bills, SnapDragon.

Last year, RubyFrost held its own, with strong growth at several of the top retailers; and the same is expected this year.

The creative team at Spring Meadow Nursery received a Gold Medal of Achievement at the 2022 Media Awards, presented by GardenComm: Garden Communicators International, at their Oct. virtual conference.

This national award recognizes individuals and companies who achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications. The 2022 competition had more than 165 entries in 67 categories.  Recipients of the Gold Medal represent the best in their category.

Playing to a full house, Cathy Burns greeted the fresh produce industry for the first time as International Fresh Produce Association CEO at the inaugural Global Produce & Floral Show.

Tropical fruit has never been more popular, thanks in part to the Covid pandemic that altered the consumption behaviors of consumers across the United States and around the world. And while the pandemic is largely in the rearview mirror, the popularity of exotic fruits remains strong, which is welcome news to HLB Specialties.