Motivation is a big word. Not only because it is four syllables, but also because it’s the basis for everything that we do. As our own Acting Chief Behavioral Scientist Dr. Jason Riis would say, behavior is a result of what individuals know, feel and do. Most Americans believe fruits and vegetables provide health benefits; in fact, the majority of consumers report wanting to eat more produce. But if what they are thinking and feeling does not give way to action… that’s problematic for consumption.

Case in point: Fruit and vegetable aficionados (those who consume them daily or almost every

TMD Creative, an international marketing and design firm, has been presented with several awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts’ 16th annual w3 Awards. Receiving over 3,000 entries from across the globe, the w3 Awards honors outstanding websites created by some of the best digital content creators across the industry. TMD Creative is proud to be recognized for their website design work with the following clients:  

• D’Arrigo California Andy Boy; Food & Beverage Websites
• GreenGate Fresh; Food & Beverage Websites
• Latitude 36 Foods; Food & Beverage Websites
• Taylor Farms; Food

On Nov. 11-12, Lipman Family Farms’ employees across the network gathered to participate in the second annual ‘Day of Good from the Ground Up®,’ joining forces to give back to the local communities where Lipman operates. The company-wide service days are a continued part of Lipman’s community-driven culture, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back in the areas where Lipman employees live and work. 

As part of this commitment, Lipman aims to serve and improve local communities by providing services and goods that will create a lasting impact, with a focus on children, education

Honored for the first time in 2020, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for the second year in a row.

Mediacorp Canada Inc., which manages the national competition, along with 19 special-interest and regional competitions, recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces and progressive human resource policies. Canada’s Top Employers is unique in that their editors publish detailed reasons for selection. Making these reasons public ensures transparency in the

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers seized narcotics this weekend, that totaled over $53 million in street value.

“Attempts to smuggle contraband through commercial supply chains are increasing,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. CBP’s continued robust enforcement posture and dedication to border security operations has led us to major narcotic interdictions at our cargo facilities.”

On Nov. 12  CBP officers at the World Trade Bridge encountered a 2013 Kenworth tractor manifesting a shipment of fresh cauliflower arriving from Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

• St. Louis Produce LLC, operating out of St. Charles, MO, for failing to pay a $44,886 award in favor of a Missouri seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Joshua A. Blassingame was listed as a member of the