4/28/20 Daily Newsflash Roundup: USDA Sanctions, New Companies & More

USDA Sanctions Hunter Brothers Inc., Montecito Fresh Produce, and Y Farms LLC. Dixie Fine Foods LLC, Fastco Food Service LLC, Food Hub LLC, and Global Harvest Co. are new companies to the Market, plus company updates.

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

  • Dixie Fine Foods LLC, Washington, Utah is a new Wholesaler to the Market.

  • Fastco Food Service LLC, Houston, Texas is a new Wholesaler to the Market.

  • Food Hub LLC, Roswell, Georgia is a new Foodservice firm to the Market.

  • Global Harvest Co., Houston, Texas is a new Broker to the Market.

  • Gold Orchards Inc., Stonewall, Texas has updated Phone & Fax.

  • Hunter Brothers Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - On April 27, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Hunter Bros. Inc., operating out of Philadelphia, Pa., for failing to pay a $21,061 award in favor of a California seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Frank Wiechec, III was listed as the officer, director and/or major stockholder of the business.

  • Joe Kutchey & Sons, Macomb, Michigan has updated Phone & Fax and Company Email.

  • Montecito Fresh Produce, Los Angeles, California - On April 27, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Montecito Fresh Produce Inc., operating out of Los Angeles, Calif., for failing to pay a $22,320 award in favor of a California seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Evangelino Reynoso and Manuel Reynoso were listed as the officers, directors and/or major stockholders of the business.

  • Pure Palm Premium Produce, Bakersfield, California is a new Wholesaler to the Market.

  • Soda Rock Farms LLC, Healdsburg, California has updated Phone & Fax and Logo.

  • Val Verde Vegetable Co., Inc., McAllen, Texas has updated Produce and added Social Media Links.

  • Y Farms LLC, Newport, Rhode Island - On April 27, 2020 the USDA imposed sanctions on Y Farms LLC, operating out of Newport, R.I., for failing to pay a $7,288 award in favor of a Florida seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Eric Guzman was listed as a member or manager of the business.

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