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The USDA filed administrative actions on Genaro Produce Inc. Coloma Farms Inc. and Western Harvest Gardens Inc. have been Endorsed. Daily Harvest Express LLC, and Mid-Ohio Foodbank are new companies to the Market & More.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act against Genaro Produce Incorporated.
United Fresh Produce Association web seminars on Good Agricultural Practices harmonized standards and cyclospora are slated for November and December.
The fiscal year 2019 compliance and enforcement summary from the National Organic Program is available on the agency’s website.
Fresh-cut processor and distributor Russ Davis Wholesale has recalled 14 products in connection with the Mann Packing recall due to potential listeria contamination.
Frank Robert “Bob” Nunes, who founded The Nunes Co. in 1976 with his brother Tom, has died.
Plant-based dips company Good Foods, Pleasant Prairie, Wis., has hired Malin Benicek as vice president of technical services.
Jericho Imports LLC, Rolling Gardens, Sodexo, Tomato Barn LLC and Wendel Springs Farm are new companies to the Market. Best Fresh Produce Inc., Fowler Packing Co Inc., Meridian Growers LLC and other have updates.
Ocean transportation costs are going up, and that will translate to slightly higher delivered costs for Latin American produce hitting U.S. shores.
A two-year study of the Equitable Food Initiative’s workforce development program found benefits to both companies and employees.
A company that can take waste and turn it into resins that can be used to make biodegradable polymers earned $500,000 in seed funding at the Western Growers 2019 AgSharks Competition.
With the advent of the electronic logging device mandate, time is replacing mileage as an indicator of truck rate values, according to a new report.
Talayote Group Inc., has been Endorsed. Kreyol Passion, Raspberry Hill Farm, Sam Bender, Schantz Orchards and Vaccaro & Sons Produce are new companies to the Market. Combs Wholesale Produce Company & others have updates.
Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired Grace Ho as vice president of food safety and quality.
Sakata Seed America, Morgan Hill, Calif., has hired Brian Just as sweet pepper lead and senior plant breeder.
Hazel Technologies, Chicago, has hired Martin Roeder as its Latin America sales manager.
The Food and Drug Administration will continue to have a loose grip on enforcing supplier verification requirements for certain value-added produce operations.
DiSilva Fruit and Morning Kiss Organic are offering a full line of conventional and organic citrus this season.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on one California business for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and issued an administrative complaint against another California company.
Fresh from presenting an attention-grabbing booth at Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit, Lakeside Organic Gardens is preparing for the transition between the fall and winter growing seasons.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has long advocated for the produce industry in spreading the word about the healthy attributes of fresh fruit and vegetables.
ANAHEIM, Calif — Southern California was a perfect venue for Compac, part of TOMRA Food, to show its wares.
Ravenna, Ohio-based Sirna & Sons Produce has added fourth-generation family member Allie Sirna as the company’s business solutions coordinator.
The International Mango Organization and International Pineapple Organization hired Patrick Kelly as the director of innovation, a new role for both groups.
Carrier Transicold has introduced a new active controlled-atmosphere technology called EverFresh.
Steve Roosdahl, who has been with The Oppenheimer Group for 24 years, has been promoted to vice president of operations.
Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., has hired Matt Shekoyan as vice president of strategy.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., Summerland, British Columbia, used the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit to share the company’s latest developments.
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.
Fair Trade USA, which certifies fair trade products marketed in North America, has promoted Nathalie Marin-Gest as head of Fresh Goods, overseeing produce, floral and seafood.