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The International Fresh Produce Association recently brought together volunteer leaders at a policy retreat, which included members of the group’s U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee.

The USDA says it has imposed sanctions on produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The sanctions include suspending the businesses’ Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The company said its South American imports will begin for East Coast customers.

Alexandra Roberts is taking on a new leadership role as vice president of culture and compliance.

The Atlanta-based pizza franchise has added Idaho Potatoes to its appetizer line-up, available now through Dec. 29 at participating locations.

Experts share trends and offer suggestions for retailers to effectively promote nuts, dates and dried fruits.

The “State of WIC” report shows the benefit of nutritional education as the nation’s first food-as-medicine program.

The new facility will help accelerate new crop deployment and continue to innovate, the company says.