FRSHst, an innovative fresh and healthy dining experience from Fresh Del Monte Produce has just launched in Miami, bringing the community whole-heartedly good food that is not just wholesome, but also nutritious, and comes from the soul. Farmers at heart, the FRSHst concept demonstrates the company's passion for fresh produce. It is evident in the six delicious food and beverage categories that incorporate the highest quality, best ingredients, including bowls, beverages, coffee, sandwiches, grab and go, and bakery.

Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues faced by the industry.

Cal-Organic Farms, one of the largest producers of organic vegetables in the United States, is now shipping organic red bunch carrots and celery from Coachella, CA. A division of Grimmway Farms, Cal-Organic is offering its exclusive red bunch carrots for a limited time and supplies are expected to last through the Easter holiday. Additionally, they expect to ship seasonal celery through the end of this month.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, U.S. strawberry supplies are down significantly so far this year creating a demand-exceeds-supply situation and an f.o.b. price on California strawberries in the low $20s. A slower start to the deals in both California and Florida as well as some winter rain in Southern California have created the short supply situation.

Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility detected packages containing alleged fentanyl and cocaine worth $890,000 in a commercial tractor/trailer arriving from Mexico with fresh produce.

Naturipe Farms announced the promotions of three of its valued long-term employees. Jerry Moran, is now vice president of sales; Kasey Kelley has been promoted to senior director, business development; and Joe Klick has been promoted to director, product management (East).