The Supervisory Board of Royal FloraHolland said interim Chief Financial Officer Hendrik Jan Roel will leave at the start of 2026 to join Jumbo Supermarkets, where he has accepted a permanent position. Roel’s temporary appointment followed CFO David van Mechelen’s move to acting CEO after CEO Pieter Bootsma went on medical leave. The company said Bootsma’s recovery is progressing, and he is expected to begin a gradual return in January 2026. “ I am delighted that Pieter Bootsma's health is improving to such an extent that he will be able to return to RFH gradually and step by step from January

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses is spotlighting its growing portfolio of California Grown snacking tomatoes, a core category that continues to accelerate in consumer demand across the West Coast. With multiple high-flavor varieties grown in both loose and on-the-vine formats, Millennium Pacific’s snacking tomato program delivers the consistent quality, vibrant flavor and year-round reliability that retailers expect from a premium, vertically integrated greenhouse supplier. With U.S. production anchored at the company’s high-tech greenhouse in Tehachapi, CA, Millennium Pacific provides a stable

Windset Farms has been named a FortisBC 2025 Efficiency in Action Award winner. FortisBC is an energy utility that provides natural gas to homes and businesses across British Columbia. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to energy efficiency and its proactive approach to sustainable, innovative growing. As part of the lit expansion, Windset deployed 100 percent LED lighting, which uses substantially less power than traditional HPS systems. The company installed additional hot water grow pipes to maintain consistent crop temperatures, vertical airflow fans to recirculate air

As part of the International Fresh Produce Association's strategic commitments to both growing its worldwide influence and future proofing the industry through programs and initiatives on topics such as sustainability, the organization has returned from the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (or the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC) having forged deeper connections with global policymakers focused on climate, sustainability, food systems and quality, and nutrition security. “Sustainability is at the core of what the fresh produce and floral industry represents: stewardship

Delaware Valley Floral Group LLC announced that it has acquired Georgia State Floral Distributors, a family-owned floral distributor with operations in Savannah and Augusta, GA. The acquisition supports DVFG’s ongoing growth strategy and its commitment to serving retail florists, event designers and mass-market floral professionals nationwide. The addition of Georgia State Floral Distributors strengthens DVFG’s presence in the Southeast and complements its existing cold-chain fleet delivery service from Maine to South Carolina, as well as service across the Midwest. Founded in 1954, Georgia

The Bonipak Family of Cos. named Scott Cruciger as its new CEO. Cruciger brings over 20 years of experience in the ingredients industry across food & beverage, industrial, pharmaceutical and agricultural markets. He has held leadership roles in multiple business sectors including operations, supply chain, commercial and strategic management. "I am honored to join Bonipak and lead this incredible organization," said Cruciger. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation established and working with the talented team to drive continued innovation and growth." “As a family-owned company