Every spring, the horticulture industry gathers for one of the most vibrant events of the year, California Spring Trials. This year, Terra Nova Nurseries displayed with its partner, ThinkPlants, at the Headstart Nursery. This event is fantastic for highlighting the new varieties that the company to offer, as well as a chance to see all that’s new to the market this year! Libby Smith, Terra Nova’s sales office manager, hung out at the ThinkPlants tent, so you probably saw her around if you had a chance to stop by. She was there to answer any questions and highlight some of the plants and what

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance has announced its new officers and members of its Board of Directors for 2025. Taking on the role of board chair is Steve Campione, chief financial officer of BrightFarms, formerly vice chair of the board. Campione has served as CFO of BrightFarms for over seven years, where he is the principal architect behind the company’s strategy to develop highly automated, large-scale regional greenhouses across the Midwest, Southeast and Texas. Before joining BrightFarms, Campione spent nearly nine years as CFO and chief operating officer of Rural Media

The Kroger Co. launched its juiciest limited-edition collection yet – Private Selection Cherry Harvest. Debuting just in time for cherry season, the fruity collection is available now to bring customers a sweet taste of the warmer months ahead and can be shopped in store while supplies last. The cherry craze shows no signs of slowing down, remaining at the forefront of the current trend landscape and continuing to spark conversation on social media. Customers are infusing the bold color and juicy flavor into creative recipes and wardrobe revamps, while beauty brands are having their pick with

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, developer of the bioengineered Arctic apple, successfully hosted Envisioning the Farm of the Future on April 30. Held across OSF’s Moses Lake facility, Arctic apple orchards and Big Bend Community College, the full-day event brought together growers, technologists, educators and industry leaders to explore the future of food production. The day began with guided tours of OSF’s processing facility and orchard operations, where guests experienced firsthand the company’s innovative approach to sustainable agriculture. Attendees then gathered at Big Bend Community

The New England Produce Council has announced its inaugural 2025 Leadership Class, a select group of rising professionals from across the produce industry. As part of the program’s kickoff, the leadership class recently toured C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., where they experienced a behind-the-scenes look at the company's operations and its cutting-edge Symbotic automation system. The visit, held at a C&S distribution facility, offered attendees an exclusive view into how automation is reshaping logistics in the supply chain. The Symbotic system’s advanced robotics and artificial intelligence

Chestnut Hill Farms announced Bill Sheridan, a valued member of its Advisory Board, died on May 2. Mr. Sheridan was much more than a dedicated leader in the produce industry—he was a trusted mentor, advisor, and friend to many. His career, which spanned over 40 years, had an indelible impact on the banana and pineapple industries. Mr. Sheridan’s work with Chestnut Hill Farms, as well as his tenure with Chiquita, Del Monte, Banacol Marketing, and One Banana, helped shape partnerships and improve the way the industry connects with customers and suppliers across the globe. "Bill’s passion