Industry
Echoing concerns raised in the fresh produce industry, members of Congress serving on House agriculture subcommittees, are asking about the process to award contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box program.
Led by unanimous support from their board of directors, the United Fresh Produce Association is jumping into the future with the virtual United Fresh LIVE! event the week of June 15.
Abound Logistics LLC, Heras, Holland Produce Company Inc., Ryder Farms, and Taiwah Trading Corporation are new companies to the Market. Moser Fruit Tree Sales Inc., Musgrave Orchard and others have updates.
Alonso, Cre8ad8 LLC, North Coast Opportunities Inc., T&B Rustic Waters LLC and Valmar International Produce Growers LLC are new companies to the Market. Windham Packaging LLC, Troyer Brothers FL Inc. have changes & more.
USDA imposed sanctions against Custom Fresh Cuts Inc. FingerLakes Farms LLC, Hauppauge Transportation Inc., Origin Fresh LLC, Strickland Organics LLC, and The FarmLink Project are new companies to the Market, plus more.
Bfruits dba WWD Fruits LLC, Catering By Rosemary Inc., Midwest Juicery LLC, NankyFoods, and New England Cranberry Co. are new companies to the Market. Black River Organic Farm, Bova Fresh LLC and others have updates.
Employer and worker advocate groups disagree over solutions as COVID-19 outbreaks escalate at farms and packinghouses while summer harvests kick into high gear.
The good news for President Trump is that the November election is still months away, according to Randy Russell.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned Custom Fresh Cuts Inc. in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act case involving almost $700,000 in unpaid produce shipments.
Henry Avocado Corp/CustomRipe, Hyfeld Company, Local Bounti Corporation, and Packaged Produce Solutions LLC are new companies to the Market. Aromas Produce, California Specialty Produce Inc. and others have updates.
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Especially in the last few months, we’ve seen more about the challenges with growing our food and how difficult it is for farmers.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned three Texas and New York companies for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations, suspending their licenses.
California is looking to build on the success of the Grower Shipper Association of Central California’s quarantined housing program with an expanded statewide effort.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated the farmers.gov website with features designed to help growers hire workers through the H-2A program.
Registration is open for the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference LIVE!
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hasn’t just shaken the produce industry; it has forced packaging manufacturers as well as grower-shippers to change course — in some cases, dramatically.
Lau Enterprise II Inc., Miami, has paid its debts in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act case, according to the U.S. Department Agriculture.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Martinez Fresh Produce, Dallas, for alleged Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
Registration is open for the United Fresh Produce Association’s virtual Washington Conference.
The Packer is accepting nominations for the 2020 Produce Marketer of the Year.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four businesses for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Golden West Packaging Group, City of Industry, Calif., said it has acquired Berry Pack and Progressive Packaging Group.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.
Market Maker Agriculture is a small team of entrepreneurs who have helped support the agriculture industry for nearly 20 years.
The Organic Trade Association has established an Organic Produce Council, designed to unify the diverse views of the industry and address ongoing challenges.
The United Fresh Start Foundation has launched the Season of Giving Back, a month-long celebration recognizing the charitable efforts of the produce industry and their partners.
Kennett Square, Pa.-based Manfredi Cold Storage & Distribution Inc. has started construction of a 100,000-square-foot cold storage, packing and cross-docking facility in New Jersey.
Jeff Arnold , general manager of the Edinburgh Citrus Association, Edinburg, Texas, said the company redesigned its choice grapefruit bags last season to bring back the firm’s Tropic Valley label.