The Bloom

Hazel Technologies Expands Partnership With Ricker Hill Orchards; Joe Parker and Harry Ricker Comment

Kroger Brings Back Hatch Chiles; Dan De La Rosa and Chris Franzoy Comment

New Zealand Avocado Growers Association Celebrates World Avocado Day

Mission Produce™ Welcomes Tony Sarsam to Board of Directors; Steve Barnard Comments

Bard Valley Natural Delights® Introduces New Medjool Date Strips With Chile Lime; David Baxter Shares

Maglio Companies Touts Benefits of ReadyRipe™ Watermelon Pouch; Sam Maglio and Richard Butera Comment

Highland Ag Solutions Officially Integrates Sustainability Standard from Sustainable Food Group; Tara Stroud Comments

United States Specialty Crop Growers Applaud Legislation Supporting Domestic Marketing and Farming Efficiencies

Allen Lund Company Names David Bayles as Corporate General Counsel, Cindy Lupica Retires; Steve Doerfler Comments

GLC Cerritos Names Giovanni Cavaletto as President of United States Division; Saul Medina Comments

SpartanNash Consolidates No Frills, Sun Mart, and Dan’s Supermarket Under Flagship Family Fare Banner; Amy McClellan Details

United States Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Farm Bill Priorities; Mike Joyner, Dave Puglia, and Kam Quarles Comment

Tive Introduces Reduced Price for Tive Tag; Krenar Komoni Comments

Joe Merenda Discusses Misionero's 50th Anniversary

Summer Citrus from South Africa Commemorates 25th Season; Suhanra Conradie and Leo Holt Comment

Confetti Snacks Releases Mandarin Chips; Betty Lu Details

AgroFresh Announces Acquisition of Tessara; Clinton Lewis and Jaco Smit Detail

United States Department of Agriculture Cites Fresh Florida Products in Florida for PACA Violations

AIGN® Partners With Vineland to Launch Apple Varieties; Gavin Porter and Ian Potter Detail

Albertsons Pilots Shoppable Facebook and Instagram Video Ads

Colombia Avocado Board Hires Manuel Michel as Executive Director; Ricardo Uribe Comments

U.S. Department of Agriculture Restricts PACA Violators in California, Colorado, and New York from Operating in the Produce Industry

Sunkist Growers Promotes Summer Citrus Varieties; Trent Bishop and Cassie Howard Share

California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Launches "Romaine Test & Learn" Study; Jan Berk and Tim York Detail