Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility prevented two smuggling attempts involving a total of nearly $3.1 million in narcotics from crossing the border.

Tomato lovers take note — the chefs have spoken! Pure Flavor’s Cloud 9 bite-sized fruity tomatoes have been awarded the coveted ChefsBest Excellence Award, adding to the already illustrious reputation of this unique snacking tomato endorsed by professional chefs.

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., recently concluded its two annual promotions: Peace, Love & Artichoke winter promotion (Feb. 15-March 15) and the annual Gold Standard spring promotion (April 19-May 19). Since 2019 these annual promotions have grown engagement with Ocean Mist Farms consumer audience — proving there is an audience ready for information about fresh artichokes.

DNO Produce, a leading fresh-cut processor and distributor based in Columbus, OH, will expand access and offerings of fresh fruits and vegetables to food pantry partner sites through funding from the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program program from June 1 to Sept. 20, 2021 in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan and Indiana.

From beach yogurt sand cups and southwest pinwheels to air fryer Nashville hot chicken and New York style cheesecake, The Giant Co.’s nutritionists have a fun-packed, foodie road trip planned all summer long with virtual classes highlighting food favorites and foods inspired from spots across the United States. These free, live classes via Zoom are available for chefs of all ages throughout June, July and August.

Awe Sum Organics has partnered with high-quality small and mid-sized family farms in Oregon and Washington to bring customers organic blueberries that have a wonderful complex, sweet and tangy flavor.  The company's Awe Sum Organic blueberries are cultivated with the utmost care and strict adherence to organic standards.  Its organic blueberries are forecasted to be available for loading in Portland, OR, starting in late June.