For more than two centuries, the idea of the American Dream has inspired generations born on this soil just as much as those who arrived seeking opportunity. It’s the enduring belief that with hard work, grit and determination, anyone – regardless of where they start – can rise from modest roots to build something lasting, meaningful and entirely their own.

This is exactly what Stewart Resnick, Chairman, president and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, has accomplished.

In the early 2000s, the fresh produce research and development team at Dole Food Co. had the idea to bring something new to the pineapple category. They envisioned a new variety that offered a different flavor than their traditional pineapples — more indulgent and balanced, possibly with hints of coconut or other exotic ingredients — but was still true to the company’s century-plus legacy of growing all-natural fruit without GMOs.

H-E-B promoted Chief Operating Officer Roxanne Orsak to president, effective January 2026. Orsak will succeed Craig Boyan, who will retire at the end of 2026 after 20 years of leadership. Boyan will transition to a senior advisor role, remaining a member of the board of directors and joining the company’s board oversight and advisory committee. In Orsak’s new role as president and COO, she will report to CEO Howard Butt III.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $1.6 million in alleged cocaine concealed in a trailer hauling a shipment of limes.

“As this interception illustrates, our frontline CBP officers continue to shut down significant hard narcotics smuggling attempts utilizing an effective combination of inspection skill, experience and high-tech tools,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo port of entry.

Brighter Bites held its inaugural Bakersfield Celebration of Community Collaboration & Impact with presenting partner Grimmway Farms. The event brought together more than 100 guests and community leaders for a larger conversation on creating communities of health through fresh food.

The Sustainable Produce Packaging Alignment, a consortium of North American fresh produce industry leaders, has published Roadmap to Sustainable Fresh Produce Packaging, a guide to reducing food waste, mitigating emissions and enabling sustainable fresh produce supply chains. This pivotal guide aims to create a unified, industry-wide approach to more functional, economical and sustainable packaging.