U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers in Memphis, TN, recently examined a shipment going from Mexico to east Texas manifested as “Regional Bread Roasted Peanuts Regional Dust Sweet Made of Corn."

An x-ray revealed suspicious anomalies within the shipment. It was opened and found to contain bags of peanuts and other food preparation materials. CBPOs cracked open the peanuts and a white crystal substance was found concealed in the shells. A sample of the white crystal substance was tested and came back as methamphetamine.

Latitude 36 Foods, a leader in portion-packed goods and salad condiment kits, has undergone a rebranding effort in response to exponential growth in its industry. With great expansion plans on the horizon, the company said its new logo reflects its commitment to independence and excellence.

La Casa Del Aguacate (House of Avocado) has hired Rick Johnston as its vice president of sales.

Steven Muro, president and founder of Fusion, will share his expertise and industry knowledge during a live webinar from the Hass Avocado Board on Thursday, July 29. The webinar will share insights about the dynamic super avocado shopper and how retailers can reach this influential target to drive sales of Hass avocados.

Instacart announced the first phase of the company’s next-generation fulfillment initiative designed to bring automated technology solutions to retailers across the U.S. and Canada. As part of the new initiative, the company announced it has signed a multi-year strategic deal with Fabric as a fulfillment automation partner.

PLYMOUTH, MA — JOH Produce hosted a reception Monday evening, July 20, at the East Bay Grill, here, to celebrate the New England Produce Council's 25th annual golf tournament, taking place the following day. About 50 people attended the outdoor reception, according to Brian Maguire of JOH.