10/15/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: USDA Actions, Endorsements & More

USDA imposed sanctions on Alpha Family Farms LLC. Martinez Fresh Produce LLC has satisfied a reparation order. New York Apple Sales Inc. and Nickey Gregory Company LLC have been Endorsed. New firms, updates and more.

Newsflash Roundup
Newsflash Roundup
(Produce Market Guide)

The latest roundup of Produce Market Guide news from the Daily Newsflash newsletter.

  • Alpha Family Farms LLC, Royal Palm Beach, Florida - On October 15, 2019, the USDA imposed sanctions on Alpha Family Farms LLC, operating out of Royal Oak Beach, FL, for failing to pay a $22,625 award in favor of a Florida seller, issued under the PACA. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Amanda Camacho and Christian Spataro were listed as members of the business.

  • Avocarsa, Ontario, California has updated Business Address and Website.

  • Lenk Transportation Inc., Weslaco, Texas has updated Business Address.

  • Martinez Fresh Produce LLC, Dallas, Texas - On October 15, 2019, the USDA announced that Martinez Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a reparation order issued under the PACA and is now free to operate in the produce industry. Arturo Martinez Isguerra was listed as a member or manager of the business and may now be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee.

  • Mina Group, San Francisco, California is a new Foodservice firm to the Market.

  • Napoli Farms, San Diego, California has updated Business Address.

  • New York Apple Sales Inc., Glenmont, New York has been Endorsed for Customer Service.

  • Nickey Gregory Company LLC, Forest Park, Georgia has been Endorsed for On Time Shipping.

  • Optimum Agriculture of Georgia LLC, Vidalia, Georgia is a new Shipper to the Market.

  • Robert & Wade Glover Farms, Bailey, North Carolina is a new Grower to the Market.

  • Sagal Inc., Whittier, California is a new Wholesaler to the Market.

  • SMS Industrial, Salinas, California is a new Wholesaler to the Market.

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