Star Roses and Plants, a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, edibles, perennials and woody plants, is excited to announce two of its top-performing roses won awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) program. A.R.T.S. identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes and gardens. Both varieties received A.R.T.S. Master Awards, having earned recognition in at least four of the six trialing regions. 

The winners are as follows:
Blushing Drift: This groundcover rose displays

1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc., a leading provider of thoughtful expressions designed to help inspire customers to give more, connect more and build more and better relationships, announced that Adolfo Villagomez was appointed as CEO on May 12. Villagomez succeeded Jim McCann, who remains executive chairman and is actively involved in the company.

“We are thrilled to welcome Adolfo Villagomez as our new chief executive officer. His appointment marks an exciting and historic new chapter for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM as we shape the next generation of leadership,” said Jim McCann. “Adolfo is the first person

Denali, the nation’s leading recycler of organics, announced that ReCirculate – its compost product made from unconsumed food sourced from thousands of grocery stores – is now available for purchase at more than 600 Walmart locations across the U.S. ReCirculate is one of the first composts on the market that enables retailers, like Walmart, to actualize the circular economy and allow shoppers to directly support it. Now, with spring in full bloom, gardeners can start the season sustainably with this eco-friendly compost, available in convenient one-cubic-foot bags.

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The International Fresh Produce Association is placing greater emphasis on the floral industry’s consumer-facing potential through the launch of its first annual Consumer Tracker. Powered by IFPA’s Global Intelligence, the Consumer Tracker is a research initiative designed to provide actionable insights into purchasing behaviors, perceived value, and opportunities for growth. According to Colleen Fagundus, IFPA’s director of floral, the findings from this inaugural study shed light on both persistent challenges and untapped areas of opportunity across floral at retail.

“What continues to sta

HilverdaFlorist and DIEM Breeding, the Italian breeder of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis, have announced a strategic partnership for the worldwide sales of Hibiscus series D-Tahiti. In this partnership, HilverdaFlorist will take on the cutting production and commercial activities, while DIEM Breeding will focus on the further breeding of this high-quality Hibiscus line.

Conducting sales through HilverdaFlorist's established, international network gives DIEM Breeding the space to fully focus on breeding and selection. HilverdaFlorist also takes care of the cuttings production of Hibiscus D-Tahiti at

In 2025-26, the American Floral Endowment is funding 12 research projects for a total of $636,525. The four new projects and eight continuing projects focus on topics such as pest management, disease control, post-production and technology in floriculture. By supporting these projects, AFE helps drive the continued growth of floriculture, contributing to the industry’s advancement through practical solutions and innovation.

“We are proud to support research that addresses both immediate and long-term challenges in floriculture. These projects provide practical solutions for today’s growers