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To Extend, or Not to Extend?

The extension of credit, so basic to any business enterprise, pivots on trust and risk. The biggest challenge a credit...

11 years ago 3 minute read

California Firm Posts $75,000 Surety Bond to Employ PACA Violator

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 149-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 – Under regulations of...

11 years ago 2 minute read

USDA Cites USDA Cites Liborio Markets #11, Inc. for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 152-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 20, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

11 years ago 2 minute read

Up, Up and Away

Underground, above ground, and up in the air, produce growers are using new technology to improve both the quality of...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Lipman Acquires the Produce Exchange

Company Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenni Izzo, 407-657-4818, jenniizzo@costacg.com IMMOKALEE, Fla. (June 17, 2014) – Lipman, North America’s...

11 years ago 2 minute read

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

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 150-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

11 years ago 3 minute read

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

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 151-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

11 years ago 3 minute read

PCC Natural Markets Announces Search for Chief Executive Officer

Company Press Release Seattle, Wash., June 13, 2014 — Today the Board of Trustees of PCC Natural Markets (PCC) announced...

11 years ago 1 minute read

To-Jo Mushrooms Enhances Senior Leadership

Company Press Release To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc. announces that Kevin Delaney has joined the company as VP of Sales and Marketing...

11 years ago 2 minute read

International Credit Risk

In a global marketplace, exporters must walk a tightrope—balancing the need to offer competitive terms with the need to get...

11 years ago 4 minute read

Judgment Entered Against S & B Produce, Inc.

In the United States District Court District of New Jersey (Newark) under case number 2:14-cv-02231 on June 4, 2014, Judgment...

11 years ago 1 minute read

Judgment Ordered Against Lambert’s Rainbow Fruit

In the United States District Court District of Massachusetts, under case number 1:13-cv-12808 on June 4, 2014, Judgment was entered...

11 years ago 1 minute read

Chris Michael to Retire from Associated Wholesalers; Matthew Saunders Named President and Chief Executive Officer

Company Press Release Robesonia, PA – June 13, 2014 – Associated Wholesalers, Inc. (“AWI”) today announced that President and Chief...

11 years ago 4 minute read

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

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 146-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 11, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Target Names Brad Maiorino Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Company Press Release Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced it has hired Brad Maiorino as senior vice president, chief information security...

11 years ago 2 minute read

Sustainable Solutions

Sustainability: ask Google for a definition and you will receive over 17 million results. The term “sustainability” is trendy in...

11 years ago 4 minute read

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Florida 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...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Do You Trust Your Employees?

Company owners and managers may hesitate to admit it, but fraud could be taking a bite out of their business....

11 years ago 3 minute read

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