The Bloom

The GIANT Company's New Jenkintown Store to Open April 4; John Ruane and Dave Flanigan Comment

Ahold Delhaize Appoints Petr Pavlik as Brand President of Local Czech Brand Albert, Announces Jesper Lauridsen as Dedicated COO for Central and Southeastern Region; Claude Sarrailh Comments

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, New Jersey and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

Index Fresh Launches California Crema™ GEM Avocados; John Dmytriw and Kellen Stailey Martin Comment

Zespri’s First Kiwifruit Charter of 2025 Departs for China; Jason Te Brake Comments

Meet Artie: Arctic Apples’ New Mascot Debuts with Bright, Kid-Friendly Packaging; Neal Carter Comments

California Fresh Fruit Association Hosts 89th Annual Meeting

From Canadian Fields to Canadian Tables; Drew Callaghan Comments

Import Cargo Levels Continue to Rise Among Uncertainty Over Tariffs; Jonathan Gold and Ben Hackett Comment

Biome Makers, Climate FieldView, John Deere, and CNH Accelerate Digital Agriculture with Seamless Data Integration; Alberto Acedo Comments

Publix Reaches 1 Billion Pounds of Food Donated Through Good Together Food Donation Program; Kevin Murphy, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, and John Doran Comment

FMI’s Power of Produce 2025: Social Media and Ecommerce Boost Produce Consumption; Steve Markenson and Rick Stein Comment

BC Premier David Eby Highlights Local with Windset Farms; John Newell Comments

Empowering Women and Driving Success: The IFPA Women's Portfolio Fuels Year-Round Mentorship; Cathy Burns Comments

GS Foods Group Acquires The Danielsen Company; Sean Leer, Terri Daniel, and More Comment

Sollum Technologies and Leaficient Introduce the First Plant-Responsive Dynamic LED Lighting Solution; François R-Moisan and Brian Stancil Comment

Cosmic Crisp® Partners with Dunford® Pastry to Launch a Simple Indulgence for Everyday Moments; Kathryn Grandy Comments

Price Rite Marketplace Honors Employees on Supermarket Employee Day; Kevin McDonnell Comments

T&G and WinCommerce Partner to Grow ENVY™ Apple Sales Across Viet Nam; Gareth Edgecombe, Nguyen Thi Phuong, and Christopher Luxon Comment

Ted Tschirky of Washington Elected National Potato Council President; Ted Tschirky Comments

Revolutionizing Snacking: The Future of Tomato Packaging with Kaliroy; Tom Lyons Comments

Partner to Deliver Fresher, Longer-Lasting Broccoli with HarvestHold Fresh®; Tony Mitchell, Dan Canales, and Jeff Fulton Comment

Wendy McManus Teaches Produce Leaders How to Hold Effective One-on-Ones; Traci Sensenig, Brenda Briggs, and Conner O’Malley Comment

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Illinois, and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry