Late winter 2021 and early spring 2022 saw a number of typical weather events, including cold temperatures, rains and wind, but as of the third week in May, John Galaida of Pleasantdale Farms was looking forward to a good season for New Jersey blueberries.

Sixty years ago Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened a store in Grand Rapids called Thrifty Acres and pioneered the American supercenter. While that innovative concept has grown into a retail phenomenon, Meijer aims to continuously improve the shopping experience and support community organizations in ways that embody the retailer's values.

The floral industry gathered once again to kick off the 2022 Floriexpo convention and trade show in Miami Beach, FL. Day one began with educational sessions focused on topics as diverse as New Trends and Consumer Preferences in Houseplant Purchasing, Growing Profitability in Turbulent Times, and Marketing Tactics to Achieve Top Revenue, including panelist such as Mimi Pacheco of Crystal Americas and Corrine Heck of Details Flowers Software. After a day of intense learning, attendees unwound at the opening reception held at the Royal Palm South Beach.

Calavo Growers Inc. is anticipating a significant increase in the number of avocados it handles from Peru this summer as its source has seen a jump in production.

“All of our Peru supplies come from one ranch in Viru, Peru,” said Rob Wedin, executive vice president of sales for Calavo Grown. “Our 2022 Peru program represents a 75 percent increase over 2021.”

When you think of salads, does your brain automatically default to the typical side garden salad? Here are some unique and flavorful ways to go beyond the greens and create more exciting salad options! Consistently fueling your body with healthy meals, ensures that you hit your daily nutritional goals while also training your brain to crave the right foods.

Blueberries are one of New Jersey’s signature crops, and with the season only weeks away, early estimations are that it’s going to be a strong crop, on par with last year.