NC SweetPotato Commission Launches 2022 Summer Blackstone Giveaway Promotion

The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, the marketing and promotional organization for the largest sweetpotato producing state in the United States, has launched the Blazin’ Blackstone Giveaway Contest, a summer recipe promotion highlighting delicious new ways to enjoy sweetpotatoes.

Westfalia Fruit Announces Strong Summer Supply of Avocados to Support “National Avocado Day” Demand

July 19, 2022 Westfalia Fruit Group

Westfalia Fruit, the market leader in growing, ripening, handling, and distributing quality avocados, is proud to ensure a plentiful supply to the U.S. market throughout the summer months. This year, “National Avocado Day” falls on Sunday, July 31st and Westfalia guarantees retailers a full supply of the highest quality fruit possible to meet shopper demand around this consumer holiday.

Teleflora Florists Deliver More Than 15,000 Bouquets For 21st Annual Make Someone Smile Week

July 18, 2022 Teleflora

Teleflora, the world’s leading floral delivery service, and its network of professional florists nationwide are excited to celebrate Teleflora’s 21st annual Make Someone Smile® Week, from Sunday, July 17, through Saturday, July 23. Throughout the week-long initiative, Teleflora member florists and local volunteers will hand craft and hand deliver thousands of Be Happy® Bouquets to individuals in need of a smile. The arrangements will be delivered to essential workers, those in nursing homes and hospitals, Meals on Wheels recipients, and many more.

See ‘All The Best’ In The Gardens At Ball During Ball Seed Customer Days, July 28 & 29

July 18, 2022 Ball Seed

Ball Seed® is pleased to welcome visitors once again to The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Ill., during Ball Seed Customer Days, Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29. Registered guests will spend a full day engaging with Ball team members on ideas to optimize their production for next season, and stroll The Gardens filled with hundreds of new introductions for 2023 from across the industry representing over 77 breeding companies.

Pine River Sweeps at Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest For Second Year in a Row

July 18, 2022 Pine River Pre-Pack

For the second year, Pine River earned first, second, and third place at the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Cheese Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Contest held in West Allis, Wisconsin. This marks the 9th time the cheesemaker has swept the category in the last 14 contests.