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The McAllen, Texas, company has met obligations outlined in the reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and is now free to operate in the produce industry, USDA said.
The sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
Following Shuman Farms’ acquisition, the company now has 2,800 acres of Vidalia onions in the ground and has solidified itself as one of the largest grower-shippers in the industry, says John Shuman, president and CEO.
From product introductions to relationship building, exhibitors shared their recent highlights at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show.
Sun World International LLC says Italian courts ruled in favor of the company in four recent infringement lawsuits against unlicensed growers who unlawfully produced and sold Sun World grape varieties.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and the Vidalia Onion Committee have revealed April 17 as the official pack date this season.
The company says the distribution model change gives growers direct communication with Syngenta’s technical experts, as well as personalized customer service from crop planning to harvest.
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted the Eastern Produce Council’s 52nd annual meeting April 30 at TopGolf in Edison, N.J.
The Salinas, Calif.-based berry grower will make its debut appearance at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, Calif., May 18-19.
Have A Plant said consumer research was a central focus of the Foundation for Fresh Produce’s Consumer Connection Conference.
Net sales for the fresh and value-added products division for the first quarter of 2024 were $676.8 million, up 5% compared with $643.4 million for the same quarter a year ago.
The Los Angeles-based Butterfly said the separation will accelerate value creation and growth, with Bolthouse Fresh Foods specializing in premium fresh carrot production.
The gathering highlighted advancements in strawberry farming, covering disease diagnostics, pest management and production automation for sustainable industry growth.
The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company has received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for the 23rd time.
After 70 years in business, the fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse grower is celebrating both its platinum anniversary and being named a 2024 Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club award winner.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and Major League Pickleball have teamed to increase blueberry consumption among the fast-growing pickleball fan base.
Fresh fruit importer-exporter Salix Fruits is eyeing strong supplies from its recently launched summer citrus program, marking the start of the lemon, mandarin and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere.
NatureSweet’s Cherub tomatoes are being highlighted as the ideal summer salad partner with Barilla’s Protein+ Cellentani pasta.
According to research released in February from Texas A&M University, U.S. imports of fruits, vegetables and nuts from Mexico totaled $18.7 billion during 2022.
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The retailer has partnered with the American Red Cross to assist in disaster relief efforts in Southern California.
Over 250 fresh produce industry advocates gathered to meet, learn and amplify industry influence on key issues in Washington, D.C.
Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre April 26-27, the 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show drew players from across the fresh produce supply chain.
The new multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country.
After two consecutive years of neutralizing emissions originated in the international transport of its organic apples, Chilean exporter Copefrut has received the CarbonNeutral Product certification.
The company says its new warehouse opens up a “world of possibilities” in terms of storage and production, doubling Canadawide’s capacity to 14,000 pallets as well as its number of ripening rooms.
With its dips, including guacamoles and salsas, avocado-forward cream cheese dips, and new Original Bean Dip and Spicy Bean Dip, Yo Quiero seeks to be a “dip destination” at retail this Cinco de Mayo.
From a fair trade dance party to a Hallmark actor partnership to sustainable packaging innovations, this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show offered something for everyone.
The USDA has announced that WWD Fruits LLC, doing business as B Fruits, satisfied a $60,725 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.
To bolster the 257 million pounds of California avocados estimated for this season, the California Avocado Commission is engaged with “full throttle” marketing support.