U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted more than $23 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling papayas. On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya. A CBP officer referred the vehicle for further inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team. Physical inspection led to the discovery of 384 packages of alleged

Ahold Delhaize appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role at Ahold Delhaize. Brecht brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation and enterprise technology leadership. He most recently served as chief digital information officer at Nissan Motor. Prior to that, he was chief information officer at Mercedes-Benz Group, where he led the company’s IT strategy during a period of

MONTEREY, CA — The produce industry gathered for another successful Organic Produce Summit July 9-10 at the Monterey Conference Center, here. This year’s Organic Produce Summit hosted more than 330 retailers and buyers attended the event. The expanded exhibit hall featured just over 200 organic fresh produce growers and producers.

Mushrooms, the most popular vegetable topping ordered by Domino’s customers, have an exciting new opportunity to showcase their popularity on pizzas this summer. The Mushroom Council has partnered with Domino’s in celebrating mushrooms during its Best Deal Ever promotion, offering any pizza with any toppings for the value price of $9.99. Domino’s Best Deal Ever promotion, which runs through Aug. 3, is being collaboratively promoted by both organizations with mushroom-centric influencer activities and paid and earned social media amplification. The collaboration is expected to reach more than

Star Roses and Plants presented its new 2026 plant varieties at Cultivate ’25, July 12-15 in Columbus, OH. The nine new varieties are as follows: Bellini Cherry Lagerstroemia : This Crape Myrtle offers a unique, small shrub form, perfect for tight garden spaces. Super compact and deer resistant with an abundance of beautiful red blooms. It’s a bright addition to any garden. Pink Pearl Rhaphiolepis : This drought-tolerant shrub produces an abundance of pink blooms that attract pollinators to the garden. Its disease resistance and versatile size make it an excellent choice for use as a hedge