A brief mid-week heat wave in Central California will bring inland temperatures into the upper 90s in the Salinas Valley. The San Joaquin Valley will see the first triple-digit temperatures of the season Friday. While short-lived this warm up is a welcome relief from the generally cooler temperatures this spring; weather patterns continue to hold back acreage.

The American Floral Endowment has began a new project that aims to further advancements in floriculture by focusing on helping industry members approach and become more actionable with sustainability.

As of July 1 Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid will take on the role of CEO for Hortifrut, leading the company's worldwide operations. Luján will initially be based in the United States.

As shopper demand increases for healthy, convenient, cost-effective meals, Side Delights Bakeables now offer the consumer-favorite microwaveable side dish in an eye-catching new package that coordinates with the updated Side Delights portfolio of potatoes.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture maintains inspection programs to ensure that USDA, FDA, and Jersey Fresh standards are met or exceeded. NJDA Agricultural Products Agents attend FDA and USDA training, regional and national conferences, and events including the annual State Agricultural Convention, Jersey Fresh promotions, grower association meetings, farmers markets and fairs. Our extensive networking helps us stay in touch with our stakeholders and any relevant trends in production, marketing, inspection, and food safety.

Albertsons Cos. and Uber Technologies Inc. have undertaken an ambitious food rescue initiative as part of the 2024 White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. The program, piloted last year in the Washington, DC, area, utilizes Uber Direct to create a reliable delivery program to donate surplus food from Albertsons Cos. stores to local non-profit organizations and food banks.