State Legislators Albritton, Payne Receive FFVA Honors

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named Florida Sen. Ben Albritton and Rep. Bobby Payne as its Legislators of the Year for 2019. The two were honored at FFVA’s 76th annual convention in Palm Beach.

Stewart and Lynda Resnick Give $ 750M To Caltech, Largest Commitment Ever For Environmental Sustainability Research

September 27, 2019 The Wonderful Company

The commitment is the largest ever for sustainability research, the largest in Caltech’s history, and the second-largest to a U.S. academic institution.

Dwight Ferguson to Moderate Fresh Summit Discussion With Earvin “Magic” Johnson

September 27, 2019 Produce Marketing Association (

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced that PMA board member and president and CEO of Naturipe Farms will moderate the Fresh Summit Forum for the Future discussion with Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The event will take place on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Anaheim during the third and final Forum for the Future at this year’s Fresh Summit Conference and Expo.

Fifth Season, Formerly RoBotany, Builds Vertical Farm Near Pittsburgh

Robotany, now operating under the name Fifth Season, announced it would open its first vertical farm in Braddock.

Deliflor Chrysanten Introduces PIP Red

September 26, 2019 Deliflor Chrysanten

The extended family now consists of: PIP, PIP Sunny, PIP Pretty, PIP Purple, PIP Salmon and now PIP Red.