The Central Valley of California is a major center for stone fruit production. Peach trees were first introduced in the 1700s by Spanish missionaries. The 1850s gold rush increased the demand for fruit and led to a widespread planting of stone fruit trees.

J&C Tropicals announced the kickoff of its Florida locally grown season, alongside major growth through its expanded warehouse and shipping facility in McAllen, TX.

As demand for tropical fruits continues to rise in the South and Midwest, J&C Tropicals is scaling up to meet the moment.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has added a cutting-edge on-site fresh cut corn processing facility within its Georgia sweet corn operations. This bold investment marks a pivotal step in the company’s commitment to delivering fresher, more sustainable produce.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted more than $23 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling papayas. 

On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya. A CBP officer referred the vehicle for further inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team.

MONTEREY, CA — The produce industry gathered for another successful Organic Produce Summit July 9-10 at the Monterey Conference Center, here. This year’s Organic Produce Summit hosted more than 330 retailers and buyers attended the event. The expanded exhibit hall featured just over 200 organic fresh produce growers and producers.