Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced a partnership with I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, digital infrastructure, transport and social infrastructure in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Harland Heath, who had a long produce career on both the buy and sell sides of the industry and co-founded Heath & Lejeune 40 years ago, died in late May after a battle with cancer. He was involved in the Fresh Produce & Floral Council since its inception and was a regular attendee at the council’s events for the past 55 years.

McALLEN, TX — Frank Schuster has worked in the produce industry for his entire career, but he has never seen a year quite like 2020.

“I would say the last 18 months have been a series of ‘who’d of thoughts?’,” said the president of Val Verde Vegetable Co., here.

Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility prevented two smuggling attempts involving a total of nearly $3.1 million in narcotics from crossing the border.

Tomato lovers take note — the chefs have spoken! Pure Flavor’s Cloud 9 bite-sized fruity tomatoes have been awarded the coveted ChefsBest Excellence Award, adding to the already illustrious reputation of this unique snacking tomato endorsed by professional chefs.

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., recently concluded its two annual promotions: Peace, Love & Artichoke winter promotion (Feb. 15-March 15) and the annual Gold Standard spring promotion (April 19-May 19). Since 2019 these annual promotions have grown engagement with Ocean Mist Farms consumer audience — proving there is an audience ready for information about fresh artichokes.