Industry
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.
The 2020 Viva Fresh Open charity golf tournament will be named in the posthumous honor of Ken Martin, founder of Rio Queen Citrus.
The government of Kenya wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve imports of fresh thyme into the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Write On Marketing Inc., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Michael Farms Inc. has been Endorsed. Glam Partners, Inc., Medina’s Vegetables, and Pacific Mercantile Co. are new companies to the Market. Big Sky Trading LLC, Mountain Spirit Organic LLC and others have changes.
Awesome Avocados from Mexico LLC, Good Year Produce Inc., Harvest Market, Midwest Independent Retailers Association, and Tigergood Marketing Inc. are new companies to the Market. Mex Hass Inc and others have changes.
Indoor Ag-Con, an indoor agriculture conference and trade show, has announced a marketing partnership with the Produce Marketing Association.
El Mechudo Produce, Importadora Y Exportadora Nevada Inc., Mondragon Garcia, Tech Smart Farm Corporation, and Zion Market are new companies to the Market. Aloha Organic Fruit, Lam’s Foods Inc. and others have updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce companies for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, barring them from doing business.
Jay Pack was not a “responsibly connected individual” of Huxtable’s Kitchen Inc., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, removing him from liability in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act case.
Accardi Foods, Acme Food Sales Inc., Giunta’s Warehouse Inc., Jayde’s Market, and OEX Markets are new companies to the Market. Advance Transportation Systems, Inc., Baggott Farms, and others have updates.
The Produce Marketing Association is returning to the South by Southwest festival, to spread the message of The Joy of Fresh.
The USDA reports actions against Bella Fresh Houston LLC, El Chinelo Produce Inc. and Orion Pacific International Inc. 1-876Grocery and Freight Farms are new companies to the Market. Ranalli Farms & others have changes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned business in three states for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed a complaint against Bella Fresh Houston LLC, alleging the company failed to pay more than $3.15 million to produce suppliers.
Big E Produce has been Endorsed. Sleeper’s Market and Summit Ag LLC are new companies to the Market. Allied Grape Growers, Gencon Inc., Oakdale Farms Country Barn, Potomac Vegetable Farms Inc., and others have updates.
Boston-based Costa Fruit & Produce is distributing fruit snack packs to area healthcare workers.
Am Group Inc., New York Produce Inc., Start Produce Inc., and V & M Fresh Produce LLC have been sanctioned by USDA. Coop 303 and Valley Packing Inc. are new firms to the Market. A & R Fresh LLC and others have changes.
Aptar Food + Beverage, Plantar De Colombia, and Revol Greens are new companies to the Market. Baker Produce Inc., Don Limón America Inc., Shipley Sales LLC, Sweet Darling Sales Inc., and others have updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five businesses to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.