Crop assessments continue across the numerous local growing regions following Tropical Storm Debby last week. Many crops (beans, cucumbers, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, squash) have been impacted by this system throughout numerous states and growing regions. 

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance and the Indoor Ag-Con LLC management group announced that the Alliance will hold its 2025 annual meeting in conjunction with Indoor Ag-Con and contribute to the educational program at the event in Las Vegas, March 11-12, 2025.

“Indoor Ag-Con has become one of the most important events of the year for CEA growers,” said CEA Alliance Executive Director Tom Stenzel. “We’re excited to hold our annual business meeting at the show, facilitating the participation of our member growers and their business partners in this event.”

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Oakland, CA-based Good Eggs, a leading online grocery service renowned for its steadfast commitment to sustainability, local sourcing and high-quality food.

Mountain View Fruit Sales launched its newly branded late-season peaches and nectarines, Autumnripe. For the past 15 years, the company has been perfecting the art of growing late-season peaches and nectarines, and this new brand highlights the transition from its well-known Summeripe program to the new Autumnripe brand.

One of the keys to being a successful regional retailer in the produce aisle is to be flexible and curate your produce selections to fit each store and the community surrounding it.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, TX, seized 712 pounds of methamphetamine — over $6.5 million in street value — hidden within a commercial shipment of flowers.

“CBP prioritizes its border security mission on a daily basis,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP officers work diligently using all tools available to combat these narcotic trends.”