Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., through its vegetable division Mann Packing, sold its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms, a new partnership between the Costa and Nunes families, both prominent leaders in the Salinas Valley produce industry.

Star Roses and Plants, a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, edibles, perennials and woody plants, announced the launch of its redesigned website. The website offers a beautiful new look with easier search and plant filtering, updated photography, expanded grower information, gardening inspiration, brand and program pages and more.

Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier Bushwick Commission, based in Farmingdale, NY, has been honored with a prestigious designation as a historic business by the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Bushwick was chosen for its 90-year legacy of service, commitment to the communities it serves, and resilience.

While pistachios traditionally don’t see the sales boost some other nuts receive during the holiday baking season, Setton Farms’ diverse product portfolio experiences a shift in consumer purchasing.

CBP officers from the Calexico Commercial Facility seized more than 646 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $775,000 concealed within a shipment of green onions earlier this month.

The incident occurred on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, when CBP officers encountered a 63-year-old male driving a commercial tractor-trailer carrying a shipment manifested for green onions. The driver, a valid border crossing cardholder, was referred for further inspection.

Ever hear the phrase “comparing apples to oranges?” Well, there is also a similar phrase “comparing apples to pears.” They both mean mixing up two confusing things that are not alike in a discussion or argument.