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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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Ganfer Fresh addresses PACA action
Ganfer Fresh says all obligations to suppliers and growers were addressed responsibly, operations were stabilized, and it emerged stronger.
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...
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.
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...
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.
USDA reorganizes Food Safety and Inspection Service
The reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service will modernize operations and streamline support functions.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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