Latest News From Connecticut

The USDA 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 PACA.

Formerly known as the Hartford Regional Market, the Connecticut Regional Market has needed renovations and repairs for years — like several Northeastern wholesale food distribution markets built more than 50 years ago.

Belltown Hill Orchards, South Glastonbury, Conn., is a 110-year-old farm on 180 acres today run by brothers Donald and Michael Preli, fourth-generation family growers.

Episode 21 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, brought to you by The Packer and PMG, features an interview between Northeast editor Amy Sowder and Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt.

Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt said consumers are seeing the value in buying locally grown produce more since the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the fragility of the supply chain.

While the Crunch, Crunch, Crunch Council isn’t real, its mission to get consumers thinking about carrots — and eating them, of course — is very real.

Ionian Food Imports Inc., listed as a wholesaler and retailer of fresh olives in Stamford, Conn., has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut on behalf of the USDA.

Geography is a precious business ally for produce suppliers in Connecticut.

Carbonella Desarbo Inc., New Haven, Conn., posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ David Makas, who was previously named in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act action, according to a news release.