Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas in mid-February, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists.

The United Fresh Produce Association gathered its exhibiting community for the first time since announcing its return to live events this June 24-26 in Los Angeles to kick off a four-event education webinar series that will guide exhibitors through the benefits of this year’s online and in-person experience.

Kaliroy Fresh LLC is launching a new Top Seal resealable snacking tomato line in March of 2021.  The line-up includes Red Grape Tomatoes, Mixed Medley Tomatoes, Orange Grape Tomatoes, Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, and Organic Grape Tomatoes.  Kaliroy has made significant investments in the growth of their year-round snacking tomato program in 202

Jim Leimkuhler, CEO of Progressive Produce LLC, announced his retirement, effective March 31, after 35 years in the produce industry. The last 25 years have been spent with Progressive Produce in Los Angeles where he was instrumental in building it into a well-respected produce company that serves national and regional grocery chains, and foodservice companies throughout the United States.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa commercial facility discovered over $1.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of fresh spinach, wrapped in paper with pictures of spinach on Wednesday, March 10.

CBP officers encountered a 49-year-old driver of a tractor pulling a trailer with a shipment manifested as fresh spinach. During the inspection, the CBP officer referred the driver along with the conveyance to the port’s X-ray imaging system.

Five Crowns, a family-owned third-generation grower, packer, shipper and processor of fresh produce, announces the opening of its new facility in Tracy, CA with partner GloriAnn Farms. The new facility will expand the value-added corn program and offer regional distribution of other core products.