Kristen Reid, executive vice president of MIXTEC Group, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s Jan DeLyser Trailblazer of the Year Award. The honor was presented at the 2025 FPFC Harvest Forum and Fair, recognizing Reid’s visionary leadership and enduring impact on the produce industry.

Potato harvest started right on time in late July for the multi-generational Gumz Farms, based in Endeavor, WI, and the cooperative weather during the growing season is evident in the quality of potatoes.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $7.6 million in alleged methamphetamine within a shipment manifested as roses.

“This large hard narcotics seizure reflects the excellent work done by our CBP officers; their use of our tools and technology is second to none,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

Publix was founded in 1930, which is the same year that Ralph DeSimone was born. DeSimone, who works as a front service clerk at a store in Cumming, GA, first joined Publix in 2016.

Prior to joining Publix, he had a long career in the technology field and then used his captain’s license to run charter tours out of Jacksonville, FL. During that time, he would shop with his guests at Publix before bringing them onto his boat. 

The OSO Sweet brand’s roots stretch back to the early 1990s, with unique sweet onions imported from Chile. A recognized and loved name, it grew exponentially, weaving in OSO Sweet onions from the USA and Peru, becoming a household favorite.

Wakefern Food Corp. announced that select locations will host hiring fairs on Saturday, Aug. 23.