U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine worth $4.3 million being smuggled in a commercial shipment of fresh produce.

Lamb Weston/Meijer is one of the most recognized companies in the global potato industry, with a rich and starched history. The company's mission and its customer-focused modus operandi has earned it stripes serving Quick Service Restaurants, large food chains, and retailers.

Fueled by its dedication to innovation and improving efficiency, Lamb Weston/Meijer is a leader in producing high-quality products. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology, investing in research and development, and embracing forward-thinking initiatives are a few ways they evolve to best serve customers.

Western Growers is spearheading a Global Harvest Automation Initiative to accelerate harvest automation across the fresh produce industry, with a goal of automating 50 percent of harvest within 10 years.

Tops Friendly Market, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania and Vermont, and Convergent Energy + Power have partnered to deliver more renewable energy to upstate New Yorkers in the form of community solar paired with battery storage.

While local tree fruit growers work in their fields with eager anticipation of this year’s crop, BC Tree Fruits growers have an added assurance of stability with the extension of the cooperative’s CEO contract.

Oppy has added to its extensive team in North America with the hiring of Sergio Ruiz, who will focus on building the supply of key items for the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world.