Over its 10-year history, foodservice specialist Mr. Greens Produce Inc. has moved four times in South Florida to accommodate the tremendous growth it has realized.

The success of Red Sun Farms, headquartered in Kingsville, ON, was built on a shared vision and passion of a team in Mexico and Canada.

For 25 years, Lakeside Organic Gardens has been one of California’s pioneers in organic vegetable production with leafy greens and various lettuce varieties leading the charge.

Christopher Shinn Gardella, who spent more than 50 years working in the produce industry, died in Oxnard, CA, Monday, Sept. 13. He was 68.

Mr. Gardella began his esteemed 44-year produce career in 1977 in Philadelphia, where he learned the agribusiness of deciduous fruits from the ground up. His work spanned the globe and often took him to Chile.

Floral and hardgoods shortages continue to impact the floral industry, prompting florists to further tap into their creative minds to work around the issue while continuing to create beautiful floral arrangements.

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announces a new memorial tribute in memory of Robert (Bob) Williams II. Smithers-Oasis CEO Robin Kilbride, along with Red & Katie Kennicott of Kennicott Brothers Co., established the fund.

Robert (Bob) Williams II, AAF, PFCI, former Vice-President of North American Operations for Smithers-Oasis, passed away with his family by his side on September 27, 2021, at the age of 75. Bob was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in March 2020.