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USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL and NY

- General News
The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.

USDA files $1.6MM PACA action against California firm

- General News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Rain Forest Produce Inc. for alleged violations of the PACA.

Sustainability as incremental improvements

- General News
A company does not become sustainable overnight. It starts and continues with making incremental improvements.

USDA determines three individuals not connected to NJ violator

- General News
USDA has determined that Stephen Press, Sharon Press and Francis Manzo are not responsibly connected to Farmer Jacks Produce LLC , operating out of Middlesex, N.J.

Family Tree Farms unveils new brand

- General News
Just like Family Tree Farms’ unique fruit, its new brand is anything but ordinary. Family Tree Farms’ modernized brand preserves the heart and soul of its deep family roots while introducing a contemporary, consumer-focused story of the world’s most flavorful fruit.

Oppy sales leader in Texas to retire

- General News
Jeff Walker, long time Houston, Texas-based sales manager for the leading grower, marketer and distributor, will hang up his hat at the end of the month.

CMI Orchards sees strong start to Northwest cherry season

- General News
CMI Orchards anticipates growth in the 2021 cherry crop. Excellent weather conditions, including an absence of significant frost events, have contributed to outstanding quality, great sizing, and 17% growth of this year’s crop as compared to 2020.

Gold Coast Packing makes changes to leadership

- General News
Changes are happening at Gold Coast Packing. The company has promoted two employees and added one member to its team.

VetaNova acquires 157-acre Colorado greenhouse complex

- General News
VetaNova, Inc. announced today it has acquired 157 acres greenhouse complex, which will be developed into a solar powered vertical growing facility to provide year-round farm fresh fruits and vegetables to local outlets in Colorado.

Broccoli declared America’s favorite vegetable in 2021

- General News
Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, released today the findings from its annual Favorite Veggie Survey.