DOLE bananas again prominent at Banana Split Celebration and banana-eating challenge
Dole Food Co. is once again representing the signature fruit at the center of the Great American Banana Split Celebration, the annual three-d
MIXTEC's Kristen Reid honored with inaugural Jan DeLyser Trailblazer of the Year Award
Kristen Reid, executive vice president of MIXTEC Group, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s Jan DeLyser Trailblazer of the Year Award. The honor was presented at the 2025 FPFC Harvest Forum and Fair, recognizing Reid’s visionary leadership and enduring impact on the produce industry.
Gumz Farms highlights sustainability efforts
Potato harvest started right on time in late July for the multi-generational Gumz Farms, based in Endeavor, WI, and the cooperative weather during the growing season is evident in the quality of potatoes.
Thorny situation blooms from smuggler's $7.6M meth and rose shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $7.6 million in alleged methamphetamine within a shipment manifested as roses.
“This large hard narcotics seizure reflects the excellent work done by our CBP officers; their use of our tools and technology is second to none,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
Publix celebrates 95-year-old associate during its 95th anniversary
Publix was founded in 1930, which is the same year that Ralph DeSimone was born. DeSimone, who works as a front service clerk at a store in Cumming, GA, first joined Publix in 2016.
Prior to joining Publix, he had a long career in the technology field and then used his captain’s license to run charter tours out of Jacksonville, FL. During that time, he would shop with his guests at Publix before bringing them onto his boat.
OSO Sweet Peru onion program is a resounding success
The OSO Sweet brand’s roots stretch back to the early 1990s, with unique sweet onions imported from Chile. A recognized and loved name, it grew exponentially, weaving in OSO Sweet onions from the USA and Peru, becoming a household favorite.
Wakefern supermarkets to host job fairs
Wakefern Food Corp. announced that select locations will host hiring fairs on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Innovative produce operations create active packaging with Vidre+ stickers
In produce production, post-harvest freshness protection is vital, but the traditional tools used to preserve it can be limited, inconsistent or expensive.