International Plant Trialing Conference Registration is Now Open

November 7, 2024 All-America Selections

The long anticipated educational event will provide updated information for plant trialers of all types and of all levels, no matter if the plants trialed are vegetables/edibles, annuals, perennials or shrubs.

American Floral Endowment Launches $2.5 Million Fundraising Campaign to Drive Floriculture Sustainability

November 7, 2024 American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is excited to announce the launch of a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to support Sustainabloom, a collaborative sustainability program created for the floral community. Initially established with seed funding from 10 forward-thinking organizations, Sustainabloom has expanded significantly providing sustainability resources for the industry.

Whole Foods Market Elevates Cheese Expertise with 40 New Certified Cheese Professionals

November 7, 2024 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market continues to raise the bar in cheese expertise with the addition of 40 team members to its growing cohort of Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs). This year’s achievement reinforces Whole Foods Market’s position as the leading global employer of CCPs – the retailer has supported the development of more than 370 team member CCPs out of more than 1,000 worldwide.

Functional Foods, Girl Dinner 2.0 Among Top 2025 Trends According to Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

November 7, 2024 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has provided a sneak peek at the future of food, releasing their predictions for the top 2025 food and beverage trends. Comprising 20 experts from diverse segments of the culinary world, the SFA Trendspotters track emerging specialty food and beverage products in their own work and at the bi-annual SFA Fancy Food Shows, thereby getting an early look at the flavors, formats, and ideas that will hit mainstream retailers and restaurants sooner than later.

Chobani Taps Industry Veteran Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer

November 7, 2024 Chobani

Chobani, LLC announces the appointment of Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer, effective November 4, 2024, reporting to President and COO, Kevin Burns. Kibe will lead the marketing and creative teams for the Chobani and La Colombe brands.