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The USDA announced that Carioto Produce, Inc., satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $11,510 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

The USDA announced that Alko Green Fresh LLC satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $19,900 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

The USDA announced that Carla Langarcia, doing business as Barajas Produce, satisfied a $7,293 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

The Packer and CPMA recognize Mimmo Franzone, senior director of produce, floral and merchandising services for Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, as Canadian Produce Person of the Year.

The Packer will once again honor excellence in sustainability marketing by companies throughout the fresh produce supply chain by presenting the second annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards.

If retail is theater, produce takes center stage at Hy-Vee. The 285-store supermarket operates food and drug stores in a variety of formats. Hy-Vee has seen its produce department grow steadily over the past decade.

The Los Angeles-based marketing agency with scores of high-profile produce industry clients, celebrates a milestone.

Families who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are less likely to purchase fresh produce when buying groceries online compared to in-store, according to a new study.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, N.J., assigned the Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Swiss Sub the No. 64 spot on its permanent menu — and The Mushroom Council is thrilled.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Freshcourt, Coral Gables, Fla., has two new avocado value-added items for sale at retail.