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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to pay reparation awards issued through the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act.

Since Jesus Gonzalez grew up in Nogales, Ariz., perhaps it is not surprising that he found his start in the produce industry. The fact that he stayed in it, he says, is because the business lit a fire in him.

Although he comes from a family involved in construction, not produce, Chris Glynn sees a lot of similarities between the two.

Q Laboratories Inc. has named Jason Brown manager of its Analytical Chemistry Department.

The Organic Trade Association is seeking ideas on how to design and implement a voluntary industry-invested “check-off like” program for the organic sector.

Morgan Hill, Calif.-based Sakata Seed America has completed phase one completion of the Sakata Seed America Woodland Innovation Center.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned produce businesses in Florida and Texas for failure to pay reparations issues under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

What’s wrong with carrots?

Peter Leifermann remembers working in the foodservice sector in Atlanta in the 1990s when importers were flying in hass avocados from Chile and mangoes in South Florida were priced at $15 per carton.

Brighter Bites Executive Director Sam Newman is scheduled to be the Dallas Fresh Food Association’s next luncheon speaker.