The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition takes place Jan. 21-23 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Under the banner, “Inspire. Innovate. Create.” TPIE always jumpstarts the new year with one of the bigger business venues in the plant industry and 2015 will be no exception as TPIE offers opportunities to inspire new thinking, innovate with new products and create new partnerships.

What is the No. 1 floral-buying holiday, based on consumer purchases of fresh flowers and plants for holidays at all outlets? Most people assume it’s either Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day but it’s actually Christmas/Hanukkah, according to data collected by Synovate eNation’s national online poll, IPSOS-Insight Floral Trends Consumer Tracking Study and Paul Ecke Ranch.

Even though we celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas this month, the countdown has begun for another critical floral holiday — it’s only 75 days until Valentine’s Day. Are you preparing?

The legendary pear of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region was the star of a tasting event for produce professionals that took place Nov. 13 at Eataly NYC in New York.

With tense negotiations continuing between dockworkers and West Coast ports, drivers from a handful of Southern California drayage companies set up picket lines at those firms causing some disruptions at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

What happens when two great things get together? Something extraordinary — and in this case, also delicious.

Pretty Lady grapes and Pink Lady apples are partnering in a special seasonal promotion featuring a new holiday recipe.