U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas port of entry recently intercepted more than $2.6 million in cocaine concealed within a shipment of peppers.

“Drug trafficking organizations don’t take holiday weekends off, and neither do we,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “As these two significant narcotics interceptions aptly illustrate, CBP maintains its enforcement posture regardless of the time of year.”

On Dec. 1, a tractor trailer making entry from Mexico was selected for inspection, which included utilization of

Meijer expanded its home delivery service area, tripling its range from an approximate 20-minute radius from its stores to 60 minutes. This extended delivery zone makes the popular service available to nearly 4 million additional households in rural and urban areas across the Midwest, with items delivered in as little as three hours.

"We heard from many customers that were interested in using home delivery to make their grocery shopping more convenient but couldn't because they were outside of the delivery range," said Emily Henao, vice president of digital experience at Meijer. "We know our

Natural Grocers has unveiled its ninth annual top trends outlook. The annual list highlights expert predictions on the emerging products and practices set to shape the year. In 2025, the company anticipates a focus on simple, yet thoughtful choices that prioritize wellness and the planet, including regenerative agriculture.

For the 2025 predictions, Natural Grocers' expert nutrition education team — including registered dietitians and certified natural foods chefs — joined forces with its purchasing, marketing and analytics teams. This dynamic collaboration combined deep research, consumer

Allegiance Retail Services has launched Scan.Pay.Go, an innovative mobile shopping solution, meeting customers how, where and when they want to shop. The initial launch took place at Ferreira Foodtown in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY.

“The Scan. Pay. Go initiative marks a significant milestone in grocery retail innovation, aiming to redefine the shopping experience through advanced mobile solutions,” said Donna Zambo, vice president and chief marketing officer of Allegiance. “This is one of many digital retail innovations we have planned in the coming months, which will transform how our

This Giving Tuesday, Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods announced the launch of the 2024 A Season of Sharing campaign, helping to provide an incredible 600,000 meals to Second Harvest of Northwest North Carolina and Golden Harvest Food Bank, both greatly affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The initiative brings together 23 health-conscious brands, marking the second year of this impactful partnership that emphasizes giving back to the community while promoting healthier food choices.

Shoppers at over 85 Lowes Foods locations will find Season of Sharing signage throughout the store

MyLand, a soil health company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary today on World Soil Day. Driven by a passion for soil health and sustainable agriculture, MyLand was founded with a vision to revolutionize how growers manage their soil.  

Over the past decade, MyLand’s innovative Soil as a Service model has tackled critical challenges in food security and climate disruption. The MyLand Service empowers growers to restore soil health while boosting their return on investment. 

“Our 10-year journey reflects our unwavering commitment to soil health, food security and sustainability,” said Dane