Azzule announced a newly released addendum created in collaboration with ProExport Papaya to address the needs and challenges of the papaya industry exporting to the United States.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton severely impacted all planted tomato acreage across Florida, the primary source for eastern tomato supplies from November into May. 

Food Lion has awarded $1.4 million in grants for 2024. During its current fall/winter grant cycle, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation will distribute $750,000 in grants to more than 250 nonprofit organizations across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Additionally, the foundation provided more than $675,000 to more than 250 organizations during its spring/summer grant cycle earlier in the year. All the grants support community feeding partners’ efforts to nourish neighbors experiencing hunger and provide nutritional education to their communities.

Four Star Fruit announced a new marketing agreement with premier Peruvian table grape grower, Agrolatina. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Four Star’s import table grape portfolio, ensuring access to the best quality growers, exclusive varietals and advanced packing facilities available in the industry.

Kwik Lok, a third-generation family-owned business and the global leader in bag closure solutions, celebrates its 70th anniversary. Since its founding in 1954 by Floyd Paxton, Kwik Lok has grown by listening to customer needs and pushing the boundaries of what a closure company can achieve. Kwik Lok products are used worldwide across a wide range of industries, including bakeries and produce, serving millions daily.

As a florist, managing fresh flowers presents unique challenges. Efficient inventory management is essential to keeping costs low and profits high. Rio Roses has some practical, actionable steps to effectively manage inventory and reduce waste.

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