After a wet start to the season, Florida’s fall crops are rebounding under the state’s signature sunshine, and growers across the region report favorable conditions heading into the final quarter of 2025. From Homestead to Belle Glade, fields are once again full of sweet corn, green beans, Bell peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens, which are making their way from farm to market under the trusted Fresh From Florida banner. While early rains brought some concerns for yield, the mild temperatures that followed have set up an ideal environment for steady growth and strong quality. Susie McKinley

Delaware Valley Floral Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Marvin’s Flower Gardens Inc., a well-respected family-owned floral distributor serving the Midwest market. This partnership marks an important step in DVFG’s continued growth strategy and commitment to supporting florists, event designers and mass market chains nationwide. The addition of Marvin’s Flower Gardens strengthens DVFG’s presence in the Midwest and provides customers in the region with expanded access to DVFG’s industry-leading product selection, logistics network and technology platforms. Founded and operated by

Erwan Landivinec, Baldor Specialty Food's founding director of wholesale, died at the age of 66, following a long and hard-fought illness. Mr. Landivinec's food career began many decades ago in his native France, just as he entered adulthood. After conscription in the French Navy, he began exporting and promoting produce (in particular, endive) for the French government as an alternative to further military service. He soon discovered a passion for sourcing unique items and exposing them to new audiences, and his facility with languages (including French, English, Italian and Spanish) helped

Raley’s is stepping up to support its long-time Feeding America food bank partners as food banks throughout California and Nevada report growing requests for assistance. “Our long-time Feeding America food bank partners have shared with us the urgent food access challenges many families are facing and their need for support to ensure families have the support they need,” said Julie Teel, president of Food For Families board of directors. “We are responding swiftly, making funds available so these organizations can continue their critical hunger-relief work during this time of heightened need.”

Thx! Dreams and El Pedregal announced the beginning of their third season together, continuing a groundbreaking partnership that celebrates and empowers the people behind the grapes. Through this collaboration, more than 210 dreams have already been fulfilled for farmworkers and their families — from educational opportunities and home improvements to small business projects. In addition, Thx! provides educational support to hundreds of other workers at the farm, helping them and their families pursue better futures. Each sticker featuring a real worker’s face on El Pedregal grapes tells a

Superfresh Growers welcomed Tom and Rachael Sullivan, the creators of the viral platforms @MealsSheEats and @RachSullivan__, to the Yakima Valley this fall for a hands-on look at the journey of Autumn Glory apples from orchard to table. The husband-and-wife duo, known for their family-focused recipes and candid storytelling, spent three days exploring the orchards and packinghouses, meeting growers and farmworkers, and learning about the sustainable practices that bring this sweet apple to life. The Sullivans began sharing their story when schools shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their