El Grupo Crespo, which markets mangos in the United States under its Crespo Organic and RCF labels, is offering more choices for U.S. buyers with several consumer-ready packaging options.

Wiers Farm is seeing increased demand for its retail-ready packaged items. The Willard, OH-based company offers a diverse line of bagged vegetables including chili peppers, green beans, pickles and more.

Cathy Burns, currently co-CEO of the new International Fresh Produce Association formed by the combination of United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association, will become its singular CEO effective March 31.

With Valentine’s Day behind us, most florists are starting to prepare for the next big floral holiday: Mother’s Day!

Matt Rader, president of one of Philadelphia’s premier nonprofit organizations, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), has been selected as a recipient of the highly coveted Eisenhower Fellowship. The Eisenhower Fellowship program identifies, empowers, and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world.

Grand Rapids, MI, February 22, 2022 – Albertsons Companies has increased their commitment to 
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom by supporting Season 4 and Season 5. Albertsons Companies, along with CalFlowers, Dollar Tree, and closed caption underwriter Holland America Flowers are all returning underwriters for Season 4. The new season will debut on public television stations across the country beginning in April of 2022, including a new message from Albertsons Companies reflecting the joy that flowers deliver and the expertise of their in-store flower artists!