Mother’s Day began in the United States in 1868, thanks to Ann Jarvis. She organized a committee to create Mother’s Friendship Day, aimed at bringing together families split by the Civil War and honoring her late mother. Ann Jarvis wore a white carnation, representing a mother’s sacrifice and love. Today, carnations are widely recognized as […]

The International Fresh Produce Association will bring the global floral supply chain together May 19–20, when its Floral Conference returns to the Hyatt Regency Miami, offering a tightly focused program built around education, networking and direct access to retail buyers.   Designed as an intimate, highly interactive gathering, the event connects breeders, growers, importers, wholesalers […]

California’s almond industry is entering a new phase of adjustment, as bearing acreage declined in 2026 for the first time in more than 30 years, according to the latest data from Land IQ.   The firm’s 2026 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate puts bearing almond acreage at 1,385,870 acres, down from 1,401,097 acres in 2025—a decrease […]

As crops change and trucking rates rise, retailers are facing product shortages and soaring produce prices, making ad planning more challenging than ever. Finding appropriate items for promotion can be overwhelming for produce directors, who must still achieve the sales and profit targets set by management. Unfortunately, most upper management lacks a true understanding of […]

Any system, once it’s running, risks quickly becoming outdated.   A company often generates many ideas internally, but over time, these ideas can lose their effectiveness and freshness. When that happens, your competitors may gain an advantage.   People frequently say things like, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” or “Stick with what works.” […]