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USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL and NY

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

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USDA determines three individuals not connected to NJ violator

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Stephen Press, Sharon Press and Francis Manzo...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, NY, TX and DC

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...

4 years ago 3 minute read

USDA determines individual not responsibly connected to Illinois violator

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Samuel Sustarich is not responsibly connected...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Dallas business

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Martinez Fresh Produce LLC BB #:280833 satisfied...

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USDA announces additional aid to ag producers in pandemic assistance

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part...

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USDA raises forecast for Florida citrus

The USDA’s latest citrus forecast bumps up Florida oranges by 2 percent over last month’s estimate. Florida is now projected...

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USDA gives just a little clarity to billions in funding

USDA addressed its plans to strengthen the food system with billions of dollars in investments during a virtual press conference...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Billions in mystery from USDA

Last week USDA said it plans to invest $1 billion to support and build up the country’s food bank network,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

USDA pledges more than $4B to strengthen food system

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2021 – Citing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent supply chain disruptions, the U.S. Department...

4 years ago 7 minute read

USDA to invest $1B to expand national food bank capacity

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of up to $1 billion,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

United Fresh says USDA’s nutrition efforts fall short on fresh produce goals

Statement from United Fresh’s SVP of Policy, Robert Guenther, on USDA’s Announcement on Addressing Food Insecurity WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

USDA sends appreciation letter to Farmers to Families Food Box partners

The USDA released this June 4, 2021: To our program partners, As the Farmers to Families Food Box Program comes...

4 years ago 4 minute read

USDA allows wide variety of items for produce box contracts

USDA says produce box contractors have an unlimited list of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from. “Fresh produce content...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Oregon company satisfies terms of alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 – In an amended complaint filed on Jan. 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA cites CA firm for $2.2MM in PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. (KFF)...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA gives $9.7MM in produce box contracts

The USDA released the contract recipients for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) produce box program May 18. USDA will...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Texas business

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Always Fresco LLC, satisfied a $40,885 reparation...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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