Following a proactive merchandising push ahead of Ramadan, Natural Delights is celebrating unprecedented success in this year’s sales season, showcasing the impact of culturally relevant marketing and well-executed themed retail displays. According to Circana data through March 23 — which captures the peak Ramadan shopping window — total category sales reached $21.8 million, a 32 percent increase year-over-year. Volume also rose by 29 percent, totaling 3.53 million pounds. Compared to non-Ramadan weeks, the category experienced a 56 percent lift in sales and a 65 percent lift in volume

Florida provides people from throughout the country with outstanding produce all year long and spring is an especially fruitful time for the Sunshine State. Over the next few months, supermarket shelves will be filled with Florida blueberries, cantaloupes, carrots, eggplants, mangos, peaches, watermelon, tomatoes and so much more. According to Fresh From Florida, which is run by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, agriculture has an impact of $218 billion on the state while providing more than 2.7 million jobs. The Fresh from Florida website offers a wealth of

As flower tariffs loom on the horizon, the U.S. floral industry is facing a pivotal moment. With required duties on flower imports from key supplier nations like Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands, the ripple effects are already being felt across the floral supply chain — from growers and importers to wholesalers and mass-market bouquet manufacturers. To bring clarity, perspective and unity during this time, New Bloom Media by New Bloom Solutions launched the Blooming News Alert — a rapid-response video series on The Bloom Show, hosted by Sahid Nahim. The series convenes over 10 global

Flower Shop Network, a trailblazer in providing local florists with cutting-edge digital marketing tools and support, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Over the past quarter-century, FSN has become a trusted partner to over 7,000 florists worldwide, helping them thrive through tailored e-commerce solutions, florist-to-florist connectivity and a comprehensive range of digital marketing tools. Founded in 2000, FSN has consistently stayed ahead of the curve in an industry that has transformed dramatically due to advancements in technology and shifting consumer behaviors. By offering

After more than four years of vision, investment and dedication, That Flower Feeling is officially taking flight. CalFlowers, the California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, proudly announces the formal operational separation of TFF — transitioning it into a fully independent, industry-supported brand effective Sept. 1. Since its inception in early 2020, CalFlowers has invested over $3 million in building the TFF brand, establishing a campaign team, and activating strategic industry partnerships. From the beginning, the board knew that the initiative would one day grow beyond

When spring comes around, it’s one of the busiest time of year for Nardelli Bros. Inc.-Lake View Farms, a fifth-generation family business that has been around for 127 years. With the transition to spring, the growing season will move from south Florida to central and northern Florida, and then up to Georgia all the way to New Jersey. For the first four months of 2025, the company has enjoyed a good year so far.