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Produce industry headlines: May 27, 2026

Retail news includes more departures at Kroger, promotions at King Kullen, Walmart's new inbound freight program, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA cites Texas firm for PACA violations May 26, 2026

The Texas company failed to make payment to seven produce sellers totaling $948,577 for produce purchased from October 2022 to...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 26, 2026

Links today include Lidl US's new CEO, Walmart execs depart, a USDA disaster declaration in Pennsylvania, Florida's freeze losses, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Ag Secretary Rollins to address the Washington Conference

On June 9, Secretary Rollins will for the first time address an audience from IFPA, at the annual Washington Conference.

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA files PACA actions against three companies May 18, 2026

The three firms allegedly failed to pay produce sellers $3.3 million, $1 million, and $816,000, respectively, in violation of the...

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators May 18, 2026

These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Ganfer Fresh addresses PACA action

Ganfer Fresh says all obligations to suppliers and growers were addressed responsibly, operations were stabilized, and it emerged stronger.

2 months ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against AZ and MI firms

The Arizona firm allegedly owes $3.7 million in payments, and the Michigan firm allegedly failed to pay for $819,000 worth...

2 months ago 2 minute read

NGA supports new USDA rule requiring SNAP retailers to carry more ‘real food’

Retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits must now carry seven varieties of items across four categories, including fruits and vegetables.

3 months ago 3 minute read

USDA forms Food and Nutrition Administration to refocus its 16 nutrition assistance programs

This shift will include a reorganization and relocation, all to move program leadership and staff from Washington to hubs across...

3 months ago 3 minute read

USDA partners with Palantir to modernized support for farmers

USDA and Palantir Technologies sign a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement to support the National Farm Security Action Plan.

3 months ago 4 minute read

USDA reorganizes Food Safety and Inspection Service

The reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service will modernize operations and streamline support functions.

3 months ago 5 minute read

USDA reorganizes Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

The USDA reorganization and restructuring will better align its work to deliver better results for American farmers, ranchers, and producers.

3 months ago 4 minute read

USHBC awarded $850,000 in trade promotion funding

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council's priority markets include South Korea, Japan, India, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

3 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA names second cohort of Packaging Innovation Program

The 2026 cohort includes seven companies developing cutting-edge packaging technologies for U.S. specialty crop exports.

3 months ago 4 minute read

Virginia firm satisfies terms for alleged PACA violations

USDA and National Fruit Product entered into a Consent Decision and Order in which National Fruit agreed to pay the...

3 months ago 1 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Minnesota firm

USDA announced that La Mera Buena Produce, Inc. has satisfied a $44,629 reparation order resulting from unpaid transactions under the...

3 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts 28 PACA violators

USDA has imposed sanctions on 28 produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce under...

3 months ago 10 minute read

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