The Overgaag family of Westerlay Orchids has a farming story that started generations ago - now they are sustainably producing over 4 million orchids annually. The popularity of orchids is a reflection of their beauty and connection to those who own them. National Indoor Plant Week celebrates the vital role of live plants in indoor environments. They are more than just decorations; they purify the air, reduce noise levels, produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and help us stay connected to nature.

Whether it’s for teachers, parents, students, or other school staff, flowers can make this back-to-school season extra special for everyone involved. Rio Roses wanted to explore how florists can market their beautiful blooms for back-to-school.

F&S Fresh Foods, a family-owned and operated fresh food manufacturer in business since 1981, announces its purchase of the fresh-cut produce business, formerly called Renaissance Food Group, from Calavo Growers Inc., a global avocado industry leader based in Santa Paula, CA. More specifically, F&S Fresh Foods has acquired Calavo’s five production facilities in Clackamas, OR; Sacramento, CA; Riverside, CA; Houston, TX; and Conley, GA.

Although the compliance deadline is not until Jan. 20, 2026, many enterprises in the fresh produce industry are working diligently to prepare for the application of FSMA 204.

The Kroger Wellness Festival presented by PepsiCo and P&G returns Sept. 27 and 28, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., to a new location on Fifth Street, in Downtown Cincinnati.

Skyline Potato is looking forward to bidding farewell to a tough season and ushering in the new crop, according to Les Alderete, general manager of the Center, CO-based grower-shipper.