J&C Tropicals celebrates Florida locally grown season, McAllen expansion
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
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
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.
Sights and sounds from OPS 2025
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
Mushrooms, the most popular vegetable topping ordered by Domino’s customers, have an exciting new opportunity to showcase their popularity on pizzas this summer.
Star Roses and Plants to showcase new varieties at Cultivate ‘25
Star Roses and Plants presented its new 2026 plant varieties at Cultivate ’25, July 12-15 in Columbus, OH.
The nine new varieties are as follows:
1-800-Flowers.com teams up with Romero Britto for Happy Art floral collection
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
Wakefern Food Corp. held its Local Produce Supplier Summit July 9 in an effort to find local farmers to join its network of suppliers.