Smuggling $17.4M of meth in produce is just coconuts
2024-10-02
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr International Bridge seized more than $17.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. The seizure occurred Sept. 28 when a CBP officer referred a tractor trailer hauling a shipment of coconuts for secondary inspection.
Potandon Produce to feature innovative line of products at IFPA Global
2024-10-01
For nearly 30 years, Potandon Produce has been the exclusive supplier of Green Giant Fresh potatoes and onions. Not only has Potandon been a market leader in providing high-quality fresh potatoes and onions, but the company consistently brings new and innovative products to the market.
Center for Produce Safety leadership to change
2024-10-01
After 16 years as the staff lead for the Center for Produce Safety, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025. As CPS executive director since 2008, she has guided the nonprofit that has invested more than $46 million to fund produce-specific food-safety research.
Delivery options increase access to nutritious food
2024-10-01
An independent survey of SNAP consumers demonstrated that grocery delivery increases access to nutritious food, saves valuable time and makes it easier for consumers to purchase affordable meals. DoorDash announced SNAP/EBT availability with new merchants nationwide, saying more than 1.8 million consumers have added their SNAP/EBT cards to DoorDash in the past year.
A full 78 percent of surveyed SNAP recipients say they prefer to use their benefits for grocery delivery rather than using them in-store.
RipeLocker celebrates major milestones in the 2024 cherry season
2024-10-01
RipeLocker announced significant advancements in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, successfully enhancing the long-term storage and delivery of high-quality cherries for the 2024 season.
In wake of Hurricane Helene SEPC helping with disaster relief
2024-10-01
Due to the overwhelming need for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Southeast Produce Council is reaching out to members for donations to Samaritan’s Purse.
Wild About Sprouts collaborates with Susan G. Komen during breast cancer awareness month
2024-10-01
This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wild About Sprouts is partnering with Susan G.
HTA appoints Will Armitage as new president and welcomes two new board directors
2024-10-01
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new president, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference on Sept. 25. Will Armitage takes over from Alan Down, who successfully completed his term and now assumes the role of immediate past president. Jane Lawler has been named vice president.
Market Minute: Asparagus volume improving for promoting
2024-10-01
One of the leading high sales item for promoting in the produce department is a perennial flower plant known as asparagus. Yes, if left to keep growing, it will bloom into a greenish white to yellow flower. The edible pieces of the asparagus plant we eat are the spear and tips that are harvested when young and tender. Its healthy nutritional values make it one of the best-selling items, especially for roasting, stir frying and steaming.
NEPC announces new leadership positions
2024-10-01
The New England Produce Council announced the appointment of David Dearborn of C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. as its new president and Jodie Reardon of Albertsons as its new first vice president, as well as two new members to its board of directors.
