The U.S. Department of Agriculture has banned LoneStar Produce Express LLC from doing business in the produce industry for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Fruit importing company William H. Kopke Jr., Great Neck, N.Y., is mourning the loss of Paul Wigand, the director of operations who was with the company for more than 40 years.
A new survey by Deloitte found that consumers plan to limit during this holiday season their spending, travel and experiences, in-store shopping and time spent shopping.
Produce marketers have been keeping COVID-19 and the “new normal” in mind as they prepare to promote their products and support their retail partners this holiday season.
The National Watermelon Board received 220 entries for its annual display contest, and the board has named Powell’s Supermarket in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, as the grand prize winner for 2020.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Imperial Frozen Foods Op Co. LLC for alleged Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations totaling $6.3 million.
