In March 2026, Alexandra Farms welcomed Hitomi Gilliam. Her visit to the farm was filled with meaningful conversations and a deep appreciation for the beauty that connects us all.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $2.6 million in suspected methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as carrots.

“The criminal element is always thinking of ways to get their narcotics through our international crossings, but as this seizure aptly illustrates, our CBP officers are experts in their field and use all available tools and technology to thwart these smuggling attempts,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. 

After more than 100 years in the produce industry, the D’Arrigo family has adapted to changes to the way produce is grown, shipped and marketed over the years.

BJ’s Wholesale Club named Stephanie Reibling executive vice president, chief merchandising officer, effective immediately.

Reibling will lead the company’s merchandising organization, playing a critical role in driving BJ’s merchandising transformation and delivering continued growth across categories. Reibling will report to Paul Cichocki, executive vice president, chief commercial officer.

DUDA, a fifth-generation, family-owned-and-operated agricultural and real estate enterprise, recently marked a historic milestone as state leaders joined company executives and family members to celebrate the business’ centennial and the grand opening of its new corporate offices in Oviedo, FL.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announced that Joe Kelley has been appointed chief operating officer, effective May 4.

Kelley is a seasoned grocery industry executive whose career spans strategic leadership roles across retail operations, merchandising and supply chain in independently owned, private equity-backed and publicly traded companies. He began his career as a deli clerk in Boston and has since held senior leadership positions at several major U.S. grocery chains.