Farm-to-Florist Direct: How Sunny Meadows Flower Farm Created a Successful Shipped-Flower Wholesale Program

November 8, 2021 Slow Flowers Journal

In 2017, Sunny Meadows Flower Farm launched a direct-shipping program for florists as a way to build the domestic flower market and increase access to more farm-direct blooms.  We started small with florists within the state of Ohio but beyond our normal delivery area as a test run for our first year, and shipped to a couple wholesalers so we could learn the ropes. 

GrubMarket Makes its Fourth Acquisition in New York

August 18, 2021 GrubMarket

GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of L&J Produce, a well-regarded and reputable produce wholesaler in New York. L&J Produce is a key sourcing channel for fruits and vegetables in the New York Metro Area, and has deep relationships with domestic farms in New England, Florida and California. L&J Produce works with many customers in New York ranging from supermarkets to restaurants and e-Grocer companies.

Miami-Based Presidente Supermarkets’ 2021 Expansion Includes 7 New Stores in Florida and the Launch of a Wholesale Store Concept

August 9, 2021 Presidente Supermarkets

Miami-based Presidente Supermarkets, one of the biggest Hispanic-owned grocers in the U.S. and led by Omar Rodriguez for 30 years, is opening seven new stores in 2021 plus a new wholesale concept. This investment in the community will add jobs and spur economic development.

Wilmington Bread Company Grows Into Wholesale Business in its First Year

Fans began placing orders and coming for the freshly kneaded loaves at Connor’s home shortly after the Summer of 2019. He operated Wilmington Bread Company as a cottage bakery, placing a bread locker on the porch where the preorders awaited customers. By the time Covid-19 hit last spring, Connor began to rethink the operation.

Artisan Bakery to Open on Alameda Point

February 9, 2021 Richard Bangert, Alameda Sun

A new artisan bakery with a noble mission is coming to Alameda. Firebrand Artisan Breads of Oakland will be moving most of its production facilities to a renovated warehouse at Alameda Point in the coming months, bringing most of its 90 employees and hiring more.