The Fernandez Family’s commitment to the floral industry continues into the next generation with the completion of the sale of Continental Flowers from Bill & Ofi Fernandez to their children, Tricia Gomez & Eric Fernandez.

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced new customizable recruitment resources developed to help every industry segment’s local and national recruiting efforts. When used with the AFE Career Center, these templates provide floral industry members with everything they need to promote open positions and recruit broadly.

Doubling down on its unique research and development strategy and pace for introducing category-first product innovations, Revol Greens is adding Mohammed Oufattole as chief technology officer. The seasoned ag-tech executive brings over 20 years of experience in life sciences and agricultural biotechnology research, having led a broad range of crop improvement applications and multiple R&D programs. He also has successfully led research teams through start-up funding cycles.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Pillar of the Industry recognition award highlights accomplishments for a member who has exhibited a history of volunteering time, effort, and impactful contributions to support the association and the fresh produce industry. This year, the FPAA announced Walter Ram, vice president of food safety at Giumarra Cos., as the 2021 recipient.

In January, Southeastern Grocers, the Jacksonville, FL-based parent company of the Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco Y Mas supermarket chains, announced plans for an IPO. Those plans are no longer.

According to a letter to the SEC, “The company is applying for withdrawal of the Registration Statement because the company has determined not to pursue the contemplated offering at this time. The company hereby confirms that no securities have been or will be sold pursuant to the Registration Statement.”

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