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USDA files PACA action against Texas company
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Kale market steady but not as trendy
This summer’s kale volume has been steady, as has pricing, but it has failed to live up to 2018, when...
PBH to host virtual event at end of September
September 1, 2020 – As part of its ongoing influencer engagement strategy and thought leadership platform, the Produce for Better...
Mushroom value up, volume down for 2019-20 season
Avondale, PA, September 1, 2020 – The volume of sales for the 2019-2020 mushroom crop totaled 816 million pounds, down...
Good Foods launches “Back to the Books” consumer sweepstakes
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Good Foods, BB #:326876 a category leader of plant based dips and good-for-you products, announces the...
Taylor Farms remembers vice president as mentor
Statement from Taylor Farms BB #:193361: Taylor Farms and the produce industry suffered a big loss last week with the...
Datepac goes against convention with green-colored packaging
YUMA, AZ, – Datepac, LLC BB #:189277 has taken the bold step of packaging its Natural Delights Medjool dates in...
Federal Agencies Outline Plan to Help Farmers of Seasonal and Perishable Fruits and Vegetables
Washington, DC, September 1, 2020 — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of...
FPAA: U.S. Trade Representative action undermines USMCA
On September 1, 2020, the United States Trade Representative released its plan which includes 201 investigations on blueberries and potentially...
Produce companies await combo box go ahead
The USDA has given out about 50 Basic Ordering Agreements for companies to pack combo food boxes for the Farmers...
Canadian company recalls microgreens due to possible Salmonella contamination
From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, August 28, 2020 Ottawa, August 28, 2020 – Les Jardins Picoudi is recalling Picoudi...
Peach Salmonella recall extends to export markets
The FDA released this investigation update August 28, 2020 As of August 28, 2020, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand have...
California Giant launches online fundraising program
WATSONVILLE, CA – In lieu of cancelled in-person fundraising events due to COVID-19, California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 has...
Duncan Family Farms is first to install innovative irrigation water treatment system
Goodyear, AZ — Duncan Family Farms, BB #:206668 a leading family-owned, multi-regional grower of over 7,000 acres of certified organic...
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on California Business
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Super HK HG LLC, d/b/a Hong Kong...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 28, 2020
Pamela noticed two key differences in the third round of awards released this week, and Greg says fires in Salinas...
Washington Conference to highlight benefit of government programs during pandemic
Although this year’s Washington Conference by the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 will be virtual, high profile government speakers...
FDA reports 78 sickened in Salmonella peach outbreak
Update August 27, 2020: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak...
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