Several members of the Spring Meadow Nursery marketing team were recently recognized with national honors for their outstanding contributions to the horticulture industry, highlighting the team’s ongoing commitment to excellence in promoting Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs. Adriana Robinson, videographer, photographer, and producer, was named to GPN's 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 by Greenhouse Product News. This prestigious award recognizes rising stars in horticulture who are making a difference through leadership, creativity, and dedication. Robinson received her award during a special

Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch blackberries were named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Snack Awards. The Sweetest Batch blackberries offer a multi-dimensional flavor experience curated through years of careful breeding selection, testing and perfecting. Sweetest Batch blackberries come from proprietary blackberry varieties traditionally bred by a dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant health scientists and entomologists exclusively for Driscoll’s network of independent farmers to grow and harvest. These berries are juicier and less tart than traditional blackberries

The International Fresh Produce Association will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to August. 1 in Monterey, CA. As the leading event for fresh produce in foodservice, the conference will gather key decision-makers, innovators and top buyers for a dynamic three day lineup that includes buyer sourcing meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo floor, networking receptions, a general session by Technomic on major health food trends and more. “With leading produce suppliers, retailers, operators/chefs, K

The American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute, the U.S. Sweet Potato Council, and the North Carolina Sweet potato Commission including the broader agricultural community mourn the loss of Johnny Barnes, abeloved husband, father, leader, innovator and tireless advocate for North Carolina agriculture. Mr. Barnes, 61, died on July 12, after complications from a recent illness. A lifelong resident of Spring Hope, Barnes dedicated his life to farming and family, playing a pivotal role in the growth of North Carolina’s sweet potato industry through his leadership at Barnes Farming Corporation and

Taylor Farms, North America’s premier provider of ready-to-enjoy salads and healthy fresh foods, proudly announces the awarding of over $650,000 in scholarships through its enhanced annual scholarship program. Taylor Farms awards students in three distinct categories: the Extraordinary Scholarship, the Innovative Scholarship and the Employee Scholarship. A total of 38 new scholarships have been awarded for 2025: The Extraordinary Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees at four-year universities. This year, 26 exceptional students were honored in this category. The Innovative Scholarship

Family Tree Farms announced the addition of Carla San Martin Burneo as European commercial director and Chris Taylor as head of U.K. Commercial to its growing U.K. and European sales team. “We’re excited to welcome Carla and Chris to our international team,” said Andy Muxlow, owner of Family Tree Farms. “Their experience in the berry category and fresh produce industry makes them the perfect fit as we continue our mission to deliver premium blueberries to top retailers across Europe and the UK.” Chris Taylor brings over 21 years of experience in retail and produce. He began his career at HJ