On June 23-24, the Horticultural Trades Association and Union Fleurs represented United Kingdom and European Union horticulture at joint meetings of their respective Domestic Advisory Groups and Civil Society Forums. These groups play a key role in advising on the impacts and opportunities of the U.K.-E.U. Trade and Cooperation Agreement across various sectors and will be crucial in shaping the upcoming Sanitary and Phytosanitary negotiations. Their insights and recommendations help ensure that the needs of the horticulture and floriculture sectors are recognized and addressed. The DAG and CSF

The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council is comprised of peach experts — growers, shippers, wholesalers and allied industries — all volunteering their time to maintain a viable peach industry in the Garden State. The aim is to help preserve farmers and farmland in New Jersey and provide the highest quality and best tasting fresh peaches for consumers. “The New Jersey peach industry has and continues to be a very vital part of our state’s agricultural economy,” said Bonnie Lundblad, the chair of the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council. “The peach industry has evolved over several generations.”

The New York Apple Association has a lot of exciting news to share about the upcoming fall harvest.

Jason Wilson, a recognized retail and finance executive in the grocery industry and longtime leader at Ahold Delhaize USA companies, has been named chief financial officer. In his new position, Wilson oversees financial strategy and operations, playing an instrumental role in supporting the omnichannel growth of the U.S. businesses, delivering the company’s Growing Together strategy and 2028 commitments and ensuring strong financial controls and governance. “After more than a decade driving remarkable results at Food Lion, I’m excited to welcome Jason to our U.S. leadership team,” said JJ

Equifruit, a leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer and marketer based in Montreal, is among the founding signatories of a public commitment to preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the banana industry. The “Silence Does Not Protect” campaign (‘El Silencio No Protege' in Spanish), led by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers, was launched on May 21 at the Fifth Fairtrade Banana Forum. The campaign intends to raise awareness and advocate for safe, respectful working conditions for women across Latin America and the Caribbean

Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, American Dream cherries are back, delivering exceptional flavor and a powerful message of support. Featuring both Dark Sweet and Rainier varieties, these premium Northwest cherries offer retailers a standout opportunity to drive summer sales while honoring our nation’s heroes. With bold packaging, patriotic branding and customizable in-store marketing, American Dream cherries are designed to maximize visibility and capture shopper attention at peak cherry season. Retailers can take advantage of excellent merchandising support, including display