On the cusp of two major holidays, Bee Sweet Citrus is encouraging customers to look to their spring citrus portfolio to meet ongoing citrus demand. "Easter and Cinco de Mayo are right around the corner, which serves as prime promotional periods for specialty citrus," said Bee Sweet Citrus Sales Representative Jason Sadoian. "Both holidays are heavily centered around hosting, allowing shoppers to be creative with food and drink." With a lineup that includes heirloom Nnavels, Royal red oranges, lemons, grapefruit and mandarins, Bee Sweet Citrus has all the varieties necessary for holiday

Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman has been appointed CEO of Dümmen Orange, effective May 1. She will succeed interim CEO Anthony Christiaanse, who successfully led the company through a period of transition over the past year. Mackenbach-Lakeman has been a member of Dümmen Orange's executive committee since 2020, where she served as chief human resources officer, responsible for developing the company culture, rolling out the sustainability agenda, and leading the global human resources department. Prior to joining Dümmen Orange, she held several management positions in the chemical and distribution

The 2025 Macy’s Flower Show, starring YSL Beauty, returns to Macy’s iconic New York City Herald Square flagship, inviting guests to experience Surrealist Gardens and mesmerizing floral displays between Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 18. Leading up to Mother’s Day and celebrating 50 years, Macy’s Flower Show will expand to three full weeks, offering customers a holistic experience through a limited-edition Flower Show collection, immersive events and exclusive deals through the first-ever Macy’s Bouquet of Deals. Macy’s Flower Show will transport guests into a dreamlike world of spring

The New York Apple Association unveiled its latest social media initiative aimed at engaging and inspiring apple enthusiasts across the nation. The initiative, which launched in early 2025, seeks to harness the collective power of the state’s 500-plus apple growers to actively participate in content creation that will captivate and motivate consumers to indulge in the delicious bounty of New York apples. The NYAA’s social media committee is being driven by three founding members — Kristen DeMarree, social media committee chairperson and NYAA board of director; Helene Dembroski, NYAA secretary

As announced by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee, today marks the official start of Vidalia sweet onion season. Bland Farms has completed its first round of harvesting and will begin shipping to retailers nationwide. While overall volume is expected to be lower than last year’s unusually large harvest, the 2025 season is projected to follow a more typical cycle and continue through early September. Despite cooler and wetter growing conditions, Bland Farms reports that this year’s crop is showing strong quality and consistent flavor. “This year’s crop may be

Maurice Auerbach Inc. enjoys a stellar reputation as a leading distributor of garlic and specialty produce in the Northeast, and key to the success of this third-generation, family-owned company is the Hunts Point Produce Market.