U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry’s cargo facility seized approximately $3.6 million worth of cocaine concealed in a shipment of cucumbers.

On Sept. 15, CBP officers encountered a 33-year-old male Mexican citizen driving a tractor trailer, with a shipment manifest for cucumbers. During initial inspection, a CBP officer referred the driver and tractor trailer for further examination.

During secondary inspection, CBP officers discovered 146 packages concealed within the shipment of cucumbers. The packages were tested and identified as cocaine with a

Spring and summer produce usually takes the lion’s share of the accolades in the department and it’s not hard to understand why. However, as the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, the fall and winter months present a unique opportunity for produce managers to innovate and increase sales. While the seasonal shift may lead to changes in consumer preferences, with the right strategies in place, fall and winter produce can steal some of the spotlight and shine all on its own.

Embrace the season
Fall and winter bring a bountiful array of seasonal produce, from apples and pears to

The Kroger Co. opened a new facility in Johnstown, CO, to bring its vast selection of fresh items right to customers' doorsteps, including unique Our Brands products and favorite national brands, in addition to cost-saving offerings, making products even more affordable for Northern Colorado families.   

"We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers' doors," said Rebekah Manis, senior director of Kroger Delivery Fulfillment Centers. "Kroger Delivery enables us to meet our

ESU, a New Jersey-based produce importer and distributor specializing in sourcing top-quality citrus and other produce items from around the world, is embarking a new phase of growth as one of the fast-growing leaders in the industry.

The company’s name, ESU, is short for Excellent Sources Unlimited, according to Steven H., general manager. As such, the company strives to work with only the very best growers from around the world to ensure the best quality and service to its customers.

“We are dedicated to delivering products that go above and beyond the standards,” he said. “We are not

As a regional provider of fresh potatoes and vegetables up and down the East Coast, Bushwick Commission is committed to supporting the communities where it does business, and it recently wrapped a locally grown promotion in Virginia and completed a donation to the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

Bushwick’s efforts to unite the community are apparent with the launch of its second annual Virginia Grown program. The program was promoted on Kwik Lok packaging and encouraged shoppers to scan a QR code to enter for a chance to win a $250 gift card and learn more about the farm and

It was anything but the dog days of August for the grocery industry. Buoyed by the back-to-school season, the online grocery market grew 8.7 percent compared to last year, generating $9.3 billion in sales for August 2023, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. Pickup and Ship-to-Home were strong, while Delivery experienced a slowdown in order volume. Mass continued to attract many more customers than Supermarkets.

The August monthly active user (MAU) base expanded nearly 5 percent compared to a year ago. Ship-to-Home expanded by over 9 percent and