Hard work not only pays off, it makes a big difference on how successful a company can be. That is the philosophy at Pompano Beach, FL-based Myrick Produce, a 49-year-old company founded by Edward Myrick, which has become a major player in the produce industry over the years and has a huge presence in South Florida.

Most of the tariffs President Trump unveiled last week are now on a 90-day pause. At the moment tariffs will be reduced to a 10 percent baseline rate. Products, including produce, covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement continue to be exempt from the tax. "More than 75 countries have called representatives of the United States, including the departments of commerce, treasury and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to trade, trade barriers, tariffs, currency manipulation and non-monetary tariffs," Trump said when announcing the hold. This is the

High pressure remains in place out West, keeping storm systems to the north and bringing warmer temperatures to the Southwest into next week. In the desert regions, hot temperatures look to continue next week as just a few late-season supplies remain. Quality in the desert regions continues to be a challenge with the hot temperatures affecting quality, texture and shelf life as the season quickly winds down. Processed items will continue to see an increase in discoloration and breakdown showing up in the bag affecting quality and shelf life. The Huron region of Central California will also

Taylor Farms launched its new campaign, Get Your Salad Together. The campaign is projected to generate over 1.4 billion impressions through advertising and is designed to celebrate the joy of mealtime and support the growth of a category in need. "There's nothing better than seeing our fans go wild over our delicious Chopped Salad Kits” said Bryan Jaynes, vicie president of product and marketing for Taylor Farms. “When a meal has the right components that are both healthy and taste great, everyone enjoys it a bit more. And that’s what the Taylor Farms brand helps people do.” Created in

Syngenta Flowers and Floralseed Vietnam hosted a Flowers Show for professional growers in Vietnam. FVN was established in 2002 and is a key distributor of flower seeds in Vietnam. The show exceeded the team's expectations, with over 120 visitors on the first day. “It is really exciting to see so many growers turning up for our first event in the country,” Triet Le Minh Nguyen, Syngenta Flowers Technical sales manager for Vietnam. “We realize that there is a clear demand for our wide assortment of genetics in Viet Nam.” 2025 is a busy year for Triet and his colleagues. Syngenta Flowers

For 35 years, Southern Specialties has been a trusted leader in the specialty produce industry, growing from humble beginnings to an integrated family of companies dedicated to delivering value from seed to shelf. At the heart of this journey is Robert Colescott, the company’s founder, president, and CEO, whose vision and leadership have shaped Southern Specialties into what it is today.