The Bloom

Wegmans Expands in Connecticut with First Store in Region; Emily Reynolds Comments

Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall in Florida as a Hurricane, Now Considered Tropical Storm

American Seed Trade Association's Dr. Sam Crowell Appointed to USDA/USTR Advisory Committee

Bako Sweet® Emphasizes Offerings at Retail; Susan Noritake Shares

Sun World International Acquires Biogold Group; David Marguleas and Viresh Ramburan Comment

Ratto Bros. Names Geoffrey Ratto as New CEO; Ray Ratto, Tom Bryan, and David Yonan Comment

Southeast Produce Council Announces SEPC Nolan Family Foundation Scholarship Recipient

CMI Orchards and Category Partners Study Highlights Importance of Branded Apple Varieties at Retail; Rochelle Bohm Comments

DECCO US Achieves Organic Certification for Coatings; Marcus Dunning Comments

United States Department of Agriculture Files Action Against Smile Onion 7 in Maryland for Alleged PACA Violations

PRO*ACT Announces Website Revamp; Chip Walker Discusses

United States Department of Agriculture Files Action Against Peak Seasons Produce in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations

Farm Direct Partners Set to Reveal New Leadership at IFPA; Dax Cooke, Jackie Carrillo, and Dan Acevedo Comment

Sunkist® Revamps Merchandising Program for Valencia Oranges with Exclusive Back-to-School Giveaways; Cassie Howard Details

Ippolito International Announces Recent Hires, Adds Joseph Mallobox and Bob Polovneff to Team; Keith Mallett and Dan Canales Comment

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Inspires Blueberry Fanatics With The Great American Blueberry Challenge; Shelly Hartmann Details

Olive Growers Council of California Applauds ITC Ruling; Michael Silveira Comments

Lidl Grows Store Network in New York Market; Or Raitses Comments

Equitable Food Initiative Shares Seasonal Heat Safety Practices and Reminders During Critical Time; Alexandra Martinez Shares

Fresh Del Monte Produce Named 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award Winner; Hans Sauter Comments

Nature Fresh Farms® Shares 2024 Organic Produce Summit Preview; Matt Quiring Details

Twenty-Five Produce Suppliers Join ReposiTrak Traceability Network®; Randy Fields Details

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Awards $3 Million in Grants For Wellness Community Programs; Jack Sinclair and Lyndsey Waugh Comment

HPNow Launches Free Webinar on Controlling Waterborne Pathogens in Greenhouses