J&C Tropicals celebrates Florida locally grown season, McAllen expansion
2025-07-15
J&C Tropicals announced the kickoff of its Florida locally grown season, alongside major growth through its expanded warehouse and shipping facility in McAllen, TX.
As demand for tropical fruits continues to rise in the South and Midwest, J&C Tropicals is scaling up to meet the moment.
Duda expands Georgia sweet corn facility
2025-07-14
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has added a cutting-edge on-site fresh cut corn processing facility within its Georgia sweet corn operations. This bold investment marks a pivotal step in the company’s commitment to delivering fresher, more sustainable produce.
Papay-caramba: $23M meth found in produce shipment
2025-07-14
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted more than $23 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling papayas.
On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya. A CBP officer referred the vehicle for further inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team.
Ahold Delhaize names new chief, executive committee member
2025-07-14
Jan BrechtAhold Delhaize appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role at Ahold Delhaize.
Sights and sounds from OPS 2025
2025-07-14
MONTEREY, CA — The produce industry gathered for another successful Organic Produce Summit July 9-10 at the Monterey Conference Center, here. This year’s Organic Produce Summit hosted more than 330 retailers and buyers attended the event. The expanded exhibit hall featured just over 200 organic fresh produce growers and producers.
Mushroom Council partners with Domino’s in support of Best Deal Ever promotion
2025-07-14
Mushrooms, the most popular vegetable topping ordered by Domino’s customers, have an exciting new opportunity to showcase their popularity on pizzas this summer.
Mushroom Council partners with Domino’s in support of Best Deal Ever promotion
2025-07-14
OPS 2025 celebrates organic produce
2025-07-14
MONTEREY, CA — The highly anticipated 2025 Organic Produce Summit, the largest gathering in the event's history, took place July 9-10, here. OPS 2025 featured a carefully curated program of educational sessions, networking opportunities and industry showcases throughout the comprehensive two-day celebration of organic fresh produce. More than 330 retailers and buyers attended the event, which featured an expanded exhibit hall of just over 200 organic fresh produce growers and producers from across North America.
1-800-Flowers.com teams up with Romero Britto for Happy Art floral collection
2025-07-14
Get ready to bloom out loud! 1-800-Flowers.com is collaborating with internationally celebrated artist Romero Britto to launch an exclusive collection that transforms floral gifting into a lasting art experience. The 1-800-Flowers.com X Britto collection marks Britto’s first floral collaboration and brings together fresh flowers and Britto's signature Happy Art aesthetic.
Wakefern holds Local Produce Supplier Summit
2025-07-14
Wakefern Food Corp. held its Local Produce Supplier Summit July 9 in an effort to find local farmers to join its network of suppliers.
