Syngenta Flowers, a leader in the annual and perennial plants business, announces its partnership with Tapp to replace current single-use plastic data loggers with Tapp-paper data loggers. This partnership represents a significant step toward greater sustainability and efficiency in data logging, offering growers a simple, accessible solution. By switching from traditional plastic loggers to Tapp-devices, it can reduce plastic waste and sharply cut electronic waste—from batteries and printed-circuit boards to LEDs, chips and other electronic components—bringing us in line with broader

HilverdaFlorist has signed a license agreement with Raker–Roberta’s Young Plants in Litchfield, MI. Since Aris Horticulture Inc. has contracted the sale of Aris-Green Leaf Plants greenhouse and real estate. HilverdaFlorist will transfer the complete Dianthus program from Aris-Green Leaf to Raker-Roberta’s within the next six months. The new partnership with Raker–Roberta’s will continue and secure the production and sales of Dianthus cuttings, including the Sunflor, Beauties, Odessa, Specialties and Kahori Series, for the North American market. This collaboration enables HilverdaFlorist to

SpartanNash has named Matt Plumb vice president of marketing, retail banners, effective immediately. In the newly created role for the company, Plumb will lead shopper-focused marketing strategies for SpartanNash's portfolio of nearly 200 company-operated retail stores, defining brand architecture and a differentiated experience for each banner based on shopper insights. "As we continue to build shopper loyalty and enhance the in-store and online experience for Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Martin's Super Markets and beyond, we want to showcase what our banners offer to fit each family's

While many California-grown citrus varieties are nearing the end of their season, the Bee Sweet Citrus team reports that Star Ruby Grapefruit will be available through summer. "Bee Sweet's Star Ruby grapefruit is an excellent commodity to highlight during the summer months because of its availability, versatility and health benefits," said Anders Skooglund, Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative. "As one of the sweetest grapefruit varieties on the market, we're confident shoppers will enjoy grapefruit throughout the summer months." Bee Sweet's Star Ruby grapefruit is currently harvested in

The Southeast Produce Council’s STEP-UPP Foodservice Class kicked off its summer tour last week, providing participants with immersive, hands-on experiences designed to deepen their understanding of the produce industry and strengthen grower partnerships. STEP-UPP — short for Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — is SEPC’s premier educational initiative. The program equips rising retail and foodservice produce professionals with a comprehensive industry perspective through strategic learning, leadership development and field-based training. The tour

At Procacci Bros., it is much more than simply offering its customers high-quality produce. Other factors, including great customer service, in-store support, price protection and even writing ads that help move product through stores play vital roles in the Philadelphia-based company’s strong relationship with the trade.