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These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operator of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Mark Murai, who has 40 years of industry experience with berries and other fresh produce, will succeed the retiring Paul Allen as CEO of the vertically integrated berry grower-shipper.

Witnesses speaking before the House Committee on Agriculture on July 23 urged policymakers to “head off the economic hemorrhaging” and take the opportunity to substantially course correct the farm safety net.

A Meticulous Market Research report shows exponential growth in organic foods between 2024 and 2031, fueled by organic fruits and vegetables.

With the 2024 pear crop projected to be the smallest in decades due to winter freeze, Stemilt encourages retailers to focus on quality over quantity.

Northeast Grocery Shopper Link will provide comprehensive and automatic cross-channel reporting and real-time campaign performance tracking for a collaborative and transparent retail media network experience.

Lakeside Produce Inc. allegedly failed to make payment promptly to three produce sellers from August 2022 through January 2023, the USDA says.

Avocados From Mexico is celebrating National Avocado Day with a new recipe featuring Poppi’s Ginger Lime soda and giveaways.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on four 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.

Flashfood says the platform will support local retailers by providing a solution to attract new customers, boost profits, and provide affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste.