The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Farm Progress, has officially opened nominations for the eighth annual Grower of the Year Award. New for 2025, the selection process will feature four finalists who will be invited to attend the summit, where the winner will be revealed during the event. The prestigious Grower of the Year Award recognizes exceptional leadership and commitment to organic farming and innovation in the organic industry. Four finalists will be recognized, and the winner will be announced during the Organic Grower Summit, scheduled for Dec. 3-4, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council is preparing for the debut of its reimagined annual event — the FPFC Harvest Forum & Fair — taking place Aug. 7–9 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach and Convention Center. Designed with retail engagement and industry connectivity in mind, the event offers buyers, suppliers and sponsors a comprehensive, three-day experience combining education, business matchmaking and a vibrant trade show. According to Matthew Hayes, FPFC’s program and events director, this refreshed format builds on the success of the organization’s past gatherings but brings a more purposeful

Floriexpo, the premier B2B event for the floral industry, concluded its 2025 edition in Fort Lauderdale with record-breaking success, welcoming an unprecedented number of attendees to a significantly expanded show floor. The event, held from June 4-6 at the Broward County Convention Center, brought together a dynamic mix of floral industry professionals from around the globe for three days of bustling business, networking and education. This year’s Floriexpo saw a significant surge in attendance, with a notable increase in high-volume buyers from major supermarkets, chain stores and online

Walmart is taking convenience to new heights — and new speeds — with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes. “As we look ahead, drone delivery will remain a key part of our commitment to redefining retail. We’re pushing the boundaries of convenience to better serve our customers, making shopping faster and easier than ever before,” said Greg Cathey, senior vice president of Walmart U.S. transformation and innovation. “This expansion of our

Further establishing itself as a premium and stemsational branded vegetable, Bimi Baby Broccoli is sponsoring this year’s James Beard Awards, taking place June 16 in Chicago. Already beloved by chefs around the world, Bimi now takes center stage in the U.S., where some of the country’s most discerning culinary professionals will experience its unmatched quality and flavor. Widely regarded as the highest honor in the food industry, the James Beard Awards are an Academy Awards–style event featuring red carpet arrivals and a ceremony recognizing excellence in the restaurant and chef community

Richard Uchida has joined Ippolito International's sales team as a sales and commodity manager. Uchida brings over three decades of fresh produce experience, with sales and commodity management roles at Markon, Sunkist, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Tanimura & Antle and Duda Farms. "Rich is a true 'produce veteran' as we like to say in our industry," said Dan Canales, senior vice president of sales, marketing and processing. "His experience working with different produce commodities will add strength to our group." Robert Polovneff, director of sales and commodity management, said, "We are pleased to