2/13/20 Daily Newsflash Roundup: USDA Actions, Endorsements & More

The USDA has imposed sanctions on Arizona Lemons LLC, Hong Kong Supermarket, Hunter Brothers Inc., and Lurie Brothers. Coastal Fresh Farms Inc. and Nickey Gregory Company have been Endorsed. New companies & more.

Newsflash Roundup
Newsflash Roundup
(Produce Market Guide)

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

  • Arizona Lemons LLC, Phoenix, Arizona - On Feb. 12, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Arizona Lemons LLC, operating out of Phoenix Ariz., for failing to pay a $16,776 award in favor of a Minnesota seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Martha E. Bombela and Jose R. Partida were listed as members of the business.

  • Blue Hill Berry Co., Penobscot, Maine has updated Business Address, Website and Produce.

  • Canyon Sales Company LLC, Bronx, New York has added Produce Availability to their Profile.

  • Coastal Fresh Farms Inc., Westlake Village, California has been Endorsed for Receiving & Processing.

  • DaKine Herb Farm, Kahului, Hawaii has updated Business Address.

  • Hong Kong Supermarket, Hawaiian Gardens, California - On Feb. 12, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Super HK HG LLC, doing business as Hong Kong Supermarket, operating out of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., for failing to pay a $4,774 award in favor of a California seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Myint J. Kyaw was listed as a member of the business.

  • Hunter Brothers Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - On Feb. 12, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Hunter Bros. Inc., operating out of Philadelphia Pa., for failing to pay a $2,682 award in favor of a New Jersey seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Frank J. Wiechec III was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of the business.

  • Kona’s Earthly Delights Farm, Honaunau, Hawaii has updated Business Address and added Social Media Links.

  • Lurie Brothers, Chicago, Illinois - On Feb. 12, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Lurie Brothers LLC, operating out of Chicago, Ill., for failing to pay a $26,163 award in favor of an Arkansas seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Salvatore Cimino, Alex Dernis and John Dernis were listed as members of the business. Another principal of the business at the time of the order was Frank Cione. He has challenged his responsibly connected status.

  • Nickey Gregory Company, Forest Park, Georgia has been Endorsed for Billing Practices, Business Integrity, Certification Management, Communication, Customer Service, On Time Shipping, Order Management, Packaging, Pay Practice, Quality, and Receiving & Processing.

  • Old Friends Farm, Amherst, Massachusetts has updated Business Address, Produce, Operations, Website, and Year Business Started.

  • Otter Point Farm, West Haven, Vermont is a new Grower to the Market.

  • Perfect Harvest Inc., Nogales, Arizona - On Feb. 12, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Perfect Harvest Inc., operating out of Nogales, Ariz., for failing to pay a $243,240 award in favor of an Arizona seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Jorge A. Mercado was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of the business.

  • Prospect Hill Farm, Plympton, Massachusetts has updated Produce and added Produce Availability to their Profile.

  • Seeded Produce LLC, Rio Rico, Arizona is a new Wholesaler to the Market.

  • Sirmon Produce Inc., Daphne, Alabama has added Produce Availability to their Profile.

  • Star K & K Tropical Market, Fourney, Texas is a new Retailer to the Market.

  • Tender Soles Farm LLC, Richmond, Maine has updated Produce, Operations and added Social Media Links.

  • Wise Acres Farm, Kenduskeag, Maine has updated Business Address, added Logo, Social Media Links and Year Business Started.

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