Industry
Chef’d LLC, Old West Export Inc., MLC Berries Inc., and Sandifer Farms LLC have been sanctioned by the USDA. Peri & Sons Farms Inc. and Richard Barrett Produce Co Inc. have been Endorsed. New companies and more!
Georgia Blueberry Growers Association, Philip Hoover, Prisma Produce & Distribution, Prospect Valley Acres, and SolanBranch are new companies to the Market. Direct Advantage LLC, Rancho Del Sol and other have changes.
Produce Packaging Inc., and Sandifer Farms LLC have had USDA operational updates. Gotham Greens Baltimore LLC, Liane LLC, Morris Organic Farm, Sena Foods LLC and Viva Farms are new firms to the Market and Updates.
Both wages and the number of farm labor workers are up compared with a year ago.
(UPDATED, Nov. 21) Bipartisan farmworker immigration legislation has cleared its first hurdle, passing by voice vote in the House Judiciary Committee Nov. 20.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reversed a decision that would have barred a man from the industry due to Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Nov. 27 has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act against California-based Custom Fresh Cuts Inc.
Nearly 150 years ago, a railroad spike in Utah Territory linked the U.S. by rail from coast to coast. For the produce industry, railroads changed the name of the game.
At California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., Christmas comes early.
Baker & Murakami Produce Company, LLLP, C. Isabelle & Fils Inc., Charmaine’s, Mark Nolt, Stoltzfus Produce are new companies to the Market. HB Farms LLC, High Acres Fruit Farm, and others have changes.
The U.S. trade deficit for fresh produce will widen to $16.3 billion for fiscal year 2020, up 3% from fiscal year 2019 and up 15% compared with fiscal year 2018.
Derlea Brand Foods Inc., IMPAP Servicios Comerciales, S. de R. L. de C. V., Old Barn Produce, Pumpkinhill Produce Farms and R & S Flinchbaugh LLC are new companies to the Market. Mega Produce LLC & others have updates.
Vega Produce LLC is Endorsed. Feeding Pennsylvania, Kong Grocery, Mijavec Feed & Supply, Mountain View Farm, and Natural Green are new firms to the Market. Miller Plant Farm, Roth Organic Farms & others have updates.
USDA files administrative complaint against Custom Fresh Cuts Inc. Fresh Chill Solutions Inc., Global Electronics S A, May Malone Farm, Mcdannell Fruit Farm, & Rich’s Farm Market are new firms to the Market, plus more.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture will host Maryland’s Best Food & Beverage Expo on Jan. 22.
Publix - Market Square and Sigona’s Farmers Market are new companies to the Market. Apex Food Source Ltd., Capitol Market, Fruitco Corp., MJB Sales Inc., Mr Dell’s Foods LLC and others have updates.
John Vena Inc., Philadelphia, has hired Omar Ford-Bey as financial controller.
The USDA has announced actions against Brahm Foods Inc., Fuentes Farms LLC, Full Line Food Company, Mibo Fresh Foods LLC, Nova Fresh Produce Inc., PFI Express Inc., and Rockhedge Herb Farms. New Companies & Updates.
International Citrus and Produce has been Endorsed. Berry & Sons Produce LLC, Hake’s Grocery Inc., Misfits Market, PAR Produce LLC, and Southeastern Grocers are new companies to the Market, plus updates.
The USDA has issued an Administrative Action on Cruisin’ On Inc dba The Produce Network and Diamond Produce Wholesalers & Packers Inc. Ag Sisters Produce Inc., and Tea Sea Company are new to the Market, plus more.
Canadian kayaker Florence Maheu, who is qualified to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, is promoting the Half Your Plate fresh produce campaign.
Six years after creating FarmBox Direct to deliver fresh produce boxes to customers across the U.S.
Members of the produce industry are praising U.S. senators for their overwhelming support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Grupo PM, Ripe Revival Produce LLC, Traders Hill Farm, and Woods Supermarket Inc. are new companies to the Market. Bill & Ralphs Inc., Growers Union LLC, PerfoTec, Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative and other have updates.
Champions Produce LLC, RR & Tequila Limes LLC & Wayne Bailey Produce have been sanctioned by the USDA. 6 Roses Corporation and RGS Nepali Market are new firms to the Market. Bud’s Salads Inc. & others have updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has prepared a pest risk assessment for imports of Japanese muskmelons.
Jaberpak California Inc., Jack Brown’s Food Store, Publix Super Market at The Delray Marketplace and Tropical Fruit Lovers LLC are new companies to the Market. Blanco Produce LLC, Sunnycrest Farm & others have updates.
TAMPA, Fla. — Keep the customer in tight focus and work with other produce suppliers to reduce plastic and increase the recycling of packaging.
Acme Fresh Market, Nature Delight USA Corp., Olegs Produce Corp., Sunmistfruit, and Wild West Farms are new companies to the Market. Eckert’s, Grasso Foods Inc., Tropical Specialists LLC and others have updates.
Petrocco Farms Inc., Richard Barrett Produce Co Inc., and Thomas Produce Sales Inc. receive Endorsements. Agribuena Inc., Banana Bros Produce LLC, and Intertrade Holdings Inc. are new companies to the Market, plus more.