Latest News From Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has determined that Jeff Pfaff was not “responsibly connected” to a Florida company that violated the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

USDA has determined that Jeff Pfaff was not responsibly connected to Farm Fresh Packers LLC. Balfour Consumer Meats and Josie Mosie and Company LLC are new companies to the Market. CMI Orchards and others have updates.

Alexandra's Produce Inc., EasyPeasy LLC, Henderson Foods Inc., UP Indian River (North), and UP St. Lucie are new companies to the Market. American River Ag Inc., B C Tree Fruits Cooperative and others have updates.

Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services LLC has been Endorsed. Crown City Trading LLC, United Against Poverty, UP Orlando, and V&R Products Inc. are new companies to the Market. JP Produce Inc. and others have updates.

You're looking at a new strawberry variety released by the USDA. It says it has been shown to have a significantly longer shelf life than several other popular varieties.

Aztec Imports Inc. and Les Entrepots Fruigor Jo Ka Inc. have been Endorsed. Daylight Produce Inc., Johnny's Produce LLC and Manuel Villa Enterprises Inc. are new companies to the Market. Plus many updates.

Atlanta, Ga., produce wholesale distributor and processor Nickey Gregory Co., which is celebrating its 20th year in business in January, is on the move.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reinstated Epic Fresh Produce LLC’s ability to operate in the fresh produce industry.

Texas Customs and Border Protection agents recently found nine people being smuggled into the U.S. in a shipment of fresh produce.

LAS VEGAS — Election-year politics will present a big challenge to reform efforts for H-2A regulations, but growers must be prepared to lobby for changes in the increasingly important farm labor program.

Epic Fresh Produce LLC has satisfied its PACA reparation order. Farmer Sarges Sweet Corn Fruits & Vegetables is a new company to the Market. Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Hood River Cherry Company and others have updates.

The United Fresh Produce Association has expanded the Partner X-Change matchmaking sessions between companies at its annual show.

Day's Family Market, F.A.K. Logistics, Inc., and West Side Marketplace are new companies to the Market. Atlas Produce & Distribution Inc., Bruce Sweet Potato Inc. Little River Produce and others have updates.

In the kitchen, you’re probably always looking for new ways to mix up the usuals.

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.

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.

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.

Members of the produce industry are praising U.S. senators for their overwhelming support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Six years after creating FarmBox Direct to deliver fresh produce boxes to customers across the U.S.

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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has prepared a pest risk assessment for imports of Japanese muskmelons.

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.

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.

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.

Springlake Potatoes has been Endorsed. Publix - Paradise Pointe At Lake Dow and Walden's Supermarket are new companies to the Market. Edible Earth Farm LLC, House of Webster Inc., and others have updates.

Marikian Produce Company has been Endorsed. SCC International Inc. continued to be restricted from operating in the Produce Industry. ARECO Produce LLC, Crespo's Produce, are new companies to Market and more.

CTA Inc., Ferndale, Wash., has satisfied its debt under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and can now operate in the produce industry again.

SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

From 1960 to the end of the decade, consumption of fresh vegetables dropped nearly 8 pounds per person, and per-capita consumption of fresh fruits fell more than 15 pounds.

County Market, Van's Super Market, Waldvogel's Farm are new companies to the Market. Everyday Fresh Produce Inc., Joe Wojcik & Sons Inc., National Sales Corp., Marikian Produce Company and other have changes.

Seeking wage relief for U.S. growers using foreign guest workers, the National Council of Agricultural Employers still wants the U.S. Department of Labor to determine if U.S. workers are hurt by the H-2A program. 

Gary's Groceries and More, India Bazaar, Marshall's IGA, and Suvidha LLC are new companies to the Market. Applewood Orchard, Gibbs Organic Produce, Golden Groves Produce LLC, Pine Creek Farms LLC & other have updates.

Gary's Quality Foods, Geissler's Supermarkets Inc., Stang's Inc. and Straight Forwarding Inc. are new companies to the Market. Deardorff Orchards, Bow Hill Blueberries, Irish Mountain Orchards and others have changes.

Another mandated increase in H-2A guest farmworker wage rates has made Congressional action on farm labor reform even more critical, according to the Agriculture Workforce Coalition.

FreshPoint Charlotte Inc. and Home Again Inc. have been Endorsed. Geissler's Supermarkets Inc. have two more stores added to the Market. Coast To Coast Produce LLC, Kaiser Pickles LLC and others have updates.

Big Bunny Market, Grocery Kart, Living Earth, Simple Simon's Pizza are new companies to the Market. Andersen Organics LLC, RDP Foodservice LLC, Red Wagon Organic Farm LLC, Schnorr Organics LLC and other have updates.

G W Palmer & Co Inc., Geissler's Supermarkets Inc., and Picasso Restaurant Group are new companies to the Market. Cebulak Family Farms, Dell's Cherries LLC, Prairie Gold Produce Ltd. and other have updates.

Marikian Produce Company Inc., R&D Thermo, and Simply Fresh LLC are new companies to the Market. Churchfield Trading Company, Hazel Dell Mushrooms, Rancho Durazno LLC, Galil Importing Corp. and other have updates.

Green Top Grocery and Kesler's Market are new companies to the Market. Aloha Organic Fruit, Citrus Produce LLC, Commercial Lynks, Inc., First Place Foods LLC, Patriot Foods Inc. and others have updates.

Brookshire Grocery Company, Jimmy's Fresh Air Galaxy, and LynOaken Farms are new companies to the Market. El Metate Foods Inc., Fruits From Chile, Oakhill Organics LLC, Vertical Foods LLC and other have updates.

Acelera Produce Inc., Agora DC, Dicks Family Foods, Huckleberrys Fresh Market, and Shady Brook Farm are new companies to the Market. Clayton Farms, Erb's Produce Market, Rader Farms Inc., and others have changes.

The 2020 United Fresh Produce Association’s Expo will offer a new Controlled Environment Pavilion.

For the second time in less than four years, Vancouver, British Columbia-based The Oppenheimer Group has been recognized for its corporate culture by Waterstone Human Capital.

Stater Bros. celebrated the holiday season with $840,000 in donations to local non-profit organizations, according to a news release.

Dorchester Market, Kisler Bros Inc., Lakota Thrifty Mart Inc, Olsens Piggly Wiggly, and Shiine Logistics Inc. are new companies to the Market. Knutzen Farms LP, North Bay Produce Inc. and other have updates.

Little Leaf Farms has will double it growing capacity in May 2020 and add new growing facilities in eastern Pennsylvania and western Northern Carolina

Beyond adding new companies to the program and a big influx of financial support, the Equitable Food Initiative has made a difference in 2019, the organization’s leaders believe.

Bamart Produce Inc., Comercializadora Exquisita de Puebla, Farms To Table Corp., Golden State Farms, and Sally Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Multi Fruit USA Inc., Peterson Farms Inc. & other have updates.