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USDA Cites Progreso Produce Limited 1 L.P. in Texas for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 186-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

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Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Net sales increased 7.5 percent to $4.72 billion in the 2014 second quarter compared to $4.39 billion in the 2013...

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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Alabama and South Carolina from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 166-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

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USDA Files Action Against Supreme Cuts LLC in New Jersey for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 195-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, Texas and Washington from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 196-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

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The Fine Print

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has, with a few exceptions, been adopted by all of the states. First published in...

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Fresh & Plentiful

New Jersey’s heritage is all about fresh produce. For starters, it’s called the Garden State, but how has this heritage...

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The Fresh Market, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2014 Earnings

Gross profit increased 18.5%, or $22.4 million, to $143.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to the...

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Golden Enterprises Announces Year End Results

Net sales decreased by 1.0% in fiscal year 2014 and increased by 1.0% in fiscal year 2013. Cost of sales...

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Hormel Foods Reports Record Third Quarter Results

The company reported record fiscal 2014 third quarter net earnings of $138.0 million, up 21 percent from net earnings of...

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Target Reports Second Quarter 2014 Earnings

Target Corporation reported second quarter Adjusted earnings per share1 of $0.78, a decrease of 20.6 percent from $0.98 per share...

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The Pesticide Data Program

Consumers want to be assured the produce they feed their families is safe. To address these concerns, the Pesticide Data...

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Dollar General Makes Proposal to Acquire Family Dollar for $78.50 Per Share

Dollar General announced it has made a proposal to acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) for $78.50 per share...

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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida and New Jersey from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failure to pay...

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Grape Rush

As one of the world’s premier growing regions, California’s dynamic grape industry continues to thrive—and we give you the lowdown on...

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2014

Consolidated operating income was $6.7 billion, a decrease of 0.5 percent. Walmart International grew operating income 8.0 percent, more than...

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SpartanNash Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results

Consolidated net sales for second quarter increased 178.0 percent to $1.8 billion compared to $651.1 million last year, primarily due...

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