The American Floral Endowment announced that one of its long-standing scholarships has been renamed to honor Frank Biddle, an extraordinary leader, mentor and friend to many across the floral industry.

Archaeological evidence discovered that humans were eating apples as far back as 6500 B.C. They ate sour crabapples but eventually started cultivating sweeter apples in central Asia 6000 to 8000 years ago. European colonists brought apples to North America in the 1600s.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board announced the winners of its 17th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest, recognizing outstanding retailers who delivered creative, vibrant and effective watermelon promotions across stores and digital platforms.

The highly anticipated 2025 Organic Grower Summit is set to bring together the brightest minds, innovative technologies and actionable insig

Aimee McDonald has joined Markon as the new director of food safety. A California native and Cal Poly graduate, McDonald brings decades of food-safety experience within the realm of produce. 

McDonald’s career spans the fresh-cut, frozen, retail and foodservice sectors, giving her a well-rounded understanding of every stage in the food supply chain. She has had a depth of experience in food safety and quality assurance and has held leadership roles with several leading food companies, most recently with organicgirl in the Salinas Valley.

Church Bros. Farms is acquiring key assets from Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing business. The transaction represents a strategic, forward-looking move for both organizations — aligning each company around its core strengths and driving continued progress for the fresh produce industry as a whole.