Industry
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Southern Sun LLC, Swedesboro, N.J., alleging it failed to pay almost $750,000 owed to produce sellers.
Staying connected to members is always a goal for industry associations, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it very difficult to do so with typical events.
U.S. fresh produce imports are exceeding expectations.
What is the future of the U.S. trading relationship with China?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved $1.2 billion in contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, including $461 million for produce purchases.
Royal Rose LLC and Taylor Farms Florida Inc. have been Endorsed. Allwell Greens, Blanchard and Boyaca Trading Company LLC are new companies to the Market. Cultiva Farms USA LLC, Giamarese Farms and others have changes.
All Express Freight LLC, City Market, Onion River Co-op. and Tennessee Tomato Company LLC are new companies to the Market. Bayers Melon Farm, Bell Blueberries, Naturpac Inc., and others have changes.
More than 60 specialty crop organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders highlighting efforts by growers and other agricultural employers to protect their labor force during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A bill seeks to temporarily quadruple the fresh produce voucher benefit for participants in the Women, Infants and Children’s program.
Dierbergs and Slice of Earth Farm Stand are new companies to the Market. Del Bosque Farming, GOLDEN BASIL FARM LLC, Gordy’s Market, Kennies Markets Inc., Mariposa Food Co-op, Porter Farms and others have updates.
The SEPC is transforming its Southern Innovations conference in September with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, practicing safety measures and focusing presentations on the change caused by the virus.