“Go west, young man,” newspaper editor Horace Greeley famously said in the mid-18th century, trying to encourage people to move from the crowded Northeast corridor of the country to the wide-open spaces of much of the rest of the nation. Today, eastern apple growers will add that as people move to these other parts of the country, they should remember the taste and quality of apples grown in the east and do all they can to get local retailers in their new towns aware of the fact they should carry these items. That is a strategy Michael Hacker, vice president of sales and marketing for Fowler

Eastern apples have been a part of The Next Big Thing since its inception.

California grape demand is good on a steady market. So get your share now and rev up your ad promoting engines. Harvest is in full swing and growers are filling some strong orders right now. California always has outstanding premium quality grapes. Production is moving fast, and red and green seedless grapes are already being shipped to retailers all over the country. Expect plenty of California grapes right up to the Thanksgiving period — but get those grape displays loaded up right now. Merchandising: Summer is grape season so go all out to sell massive amounts of California premium grapes

Healthy Family Project has launched its 11th annual Back-to-School campaign, designed to simplify nutritious eating for families with produce-forward meal ideas and practical tips for busy households. Since its inception in 2014, this initiative has positively impacted countless families preparing for the school year and has donated $224,000 to charities that support families and increase produce consumption in schools. This year’s campaign takes Healthy Family Project’s fresh approach to the next level, ensuring families are well-prepared for the back-to-school season. New in 2025, each brand

As the back-to-school season approaches, LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, and grapes, is well-positioned to meet the demand for healthy, snackable and lunch packable fruit options. As the company begins to transition from Chilean clementines to W. Murcotts and Tangos, LGS noted ample availability of summer mandarins with strong volume expected through November. LGS anticipates that W. Murcotts and Tangos will continue to be the dominant varieties, with consistent high-quality, sweet-tasting products.

Bailey Nurseries has kicked off a strategic partnership as an official partner of Minnesota United FC. The collaboration launches a multi-layered campaign that connects plants, community, and professional sports in a new and unexpected way. A fifth-generation, family-owned company based in Minnesota for 120 years, Bailey is proud to partner with another homegrown organization to celebrate community connections, shared values, and a local presence with national visibility. The partnership blends the Bailey name with its consumer-facing plant brands through in-stadium digital signage at Allianz