As Turek Farms gets ready for the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show, the team is hard at work making sure that its involvement is better than ever.

“We look forward to all of these shows; it’s the once or twice a year you are able to sit down with friends, customers, counterparts in the business and enjoy some of the nice Florida weather,” said Jason Turek, a partner at Turek Farms, and its marketing company, Cayuga Produce, headquartered in King Ferry, NY.

Fruit Logistica, which took place Feb. 7-9 in Berlin, saw significant growth in terms of visitors, exhibitors and exhibition space. The trade fair stood out for Salix Fruits due to its international character, bringing together professionals from around the world.

Apeel Sciences appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, Beling brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships. This background will be invaluable as he steers the company into its next phase of growth.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered over $3 million worth of hard narcotics hidden in a shipment of limes on Thursday.

Light supply on both coasts, combined with strong demand, has average cucumber prices at $40, according to ProduceIQ Founder and CEO Mark Campbell.

“Like last year’s week eight supply situation, Mexican volume and East Coast imports from Honduras are significantly below the norm. With Florida’s producers still two weeks out, the sky is the limit for cucumber prices,” he said.

Major League Eater James Webb set a new world record by cracking-and-eating 338 pistachios in just eight minutes, at the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA.