Summer may have ended, but there is still time for promoting cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons. Large fall melon displays can really boost and extend produce sales while other summer items have decreased. Cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons out of the California's San Joaquin Valley are seeing moderate demand on a steady market. Even though supplies are starting to taper off, there are still plenty of good-quality melons to promote. The sizes are larger with a limited supply of smaller sized cantaloupe and honeydew melons. Texas watermelons show moderate demand and a steady market

There is going to be a lot to see and talk about at the Volm Cos. booth at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. According to Marsha Pozza, the Antigo, WI-based company’s director of marketing and communications, the company is set to share many unique displays at its booth this year.

As sweet potatoes continue to gain traction beyond the holiday season, Sand Candy Sweet Potatoes are helping retailers turn seasonal interest into year-round category growth. Backed by a unique partnership between Georgia-based Bland Farms and North Carolina-based Battleboro Produce, Sand Candy offers a consistent, high-quality supply — and a fresh approach to retail collaboration. In the U.S., sweet potato harvest typically begins in late summer and peaks in October and November. Thanks to robust storage capabilities and a dual-state growing footprint, Sand Candy Sweet Potatoes are available

For the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is coordinating a pavilion at booths 1047 and 1055, consisting of several North Carolina growers representing the best produce the state has to offer.

Leading fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor Oppy strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective Oct. 1 — marking a significant step in expanding the company’s established capabilities across North America. This transition unites the strengths of both businesses, positioning Oppy to accelerate growth while delivering enhanced value to the marketplace through efficiencies as well as a larger berry, grape, citrus and cherry portfolio. “By integrating DDNA USA’s expertise and proven sourcing capabilities, Oppy can offer new options

At the heart of the floral industry’s future are students whose passion and drive are being nurtured by the American Floral Endowment. As part of that support, AFE provides crucial funding through scholarships to help students manage the cost of their education. This year, thanks to the generosity of AFE’s donors and industry supporters, the organization is proud to award a record $74,000 in scholarships, up from $67,600 in 2024. With 26 awards given to 22 students, the scholarships ease the financial burden of education, but more importantly, reaffirms the upcoming industry talent by