Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility discovered that a produce shipment from Mexico also contained $11.5 million worth of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the trailer.

“This is a substantial amount of hard narcotics seized from drug trafficking organizations attempting to smuggle drugs across our border,” said Carlos Rodriguez, port director, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas port of entry. “This significant interception will keep the drugs from reaching our communities.”

Like many annual events over the past 12 months, the Viva Fresh Open paused in 2020 while the world coped with an unforeseen pandemic. But now, the eagerly awaited tournament resurfaces in Dallas as the industry gathers at the first in-person produce expo in more than a year.

PRO*ACT has hired Dave Franza as its new director of technology. "We've been looking for someone who can accelerate our vision to simplify the complexities of produce procurement and distribution through leveraging emerging technologies across the supply chain," said CEO Chip Walker. "Dave's leadership as the IT and digital asset management architect for NFL's multi-site broadcast infrastructure speaks for itself; we are glad to have him on board."

The total U.S. online grocery market posted $9.3 billion in sales during January as more than 69.7 million U.S. households placed on average 2.8 orders across delivery, pickup and ship-to-home, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Jan. 28-31. The delivery and pickup segment captured $7.1 billion in January 2021, accounting for 77 percent of all online grocery spending during the month.

Last year was big for learning to enjoy cooking at home and 2021 will be the year of perfecting at home meals, and Gold Coast is looking to fight cooking-at-home fatigue. The new two-pound items offer a larger pack of fresh vegetables, giving consumers the versatility of cooking from home with fewer trips to the grocery store. Whether trying to eat more plant-based or looking to incorporate more greens to your diet, Gold Coast has something to help fill the 2021 healthy eating goals.

G&R Farms is excited to continue the “Growing America’s Farmers” program with regional and national retailers looking to not only grow sales, but support scholarships for FFA students planning careers in production agriculture.