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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Central Market of FL II Inc. in Sarasota, FL, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA. The following businesses and in...

Nothing says summer quite like cherries, and with cherries leading the way, the summer’s overall produce markets continue to explode with record-high prices, according to ProduceIQ. “Most prices rose during the July 4th pull,” said Mark Campbell, founder and CEO of ProduceIQ. “Only a few commodity prices, such as tomatoes and avocados, declined.”

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet introduced a fresh new, sustainable label for its clementine line. “This new label features our brand and highlights our 110-plus years of citrus heritage with an eye-catching design,” said Gray Vinson, commodity manager.

Jacobs Farm del Cabo’s ClimateLab, now in its third year, is expanding its efforts from Baja California, Mexico to Northern California, where the company put down roots in 1980 and still farms today. In its new location, the mission of the ClimateLab remains the same: to preserve organic farmers’ livelihoods and the future of organic produce in the face of global climate change.

Crunch Pak is making waves in the snack space with its new 12 ounce organic sliced apple bag, a collaboration with Earthbound Farms. “The bag is resealable and hits a sweet spot in terms of pricing, self-life, size and convenience,” said Andy Kimbrel vice president of sales and marketing for the Cashmere, WA-based Crunch Pak. “This seems to be the right mix of variables that we’ve found over time.”

International Fresh Produce Association announced the keynote speaker for the upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show in October.  World renowned chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés will take the stage at this year’s event.

The Salad Farm is a family-owned operation with more than three decades of experience. The genesis of the Hollister, CA-based company dates back to 2007 when Lex and Joyce Camany and partners formed an experienced and diverse team that was successful by being responsive, quality leaders in the produce industry.

Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the 2022 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, where the company will debut a revamped Josie’s Organics Baby Leaf container with new graphic design and less plastic in Booth No. 301 at the summit exhibition July 14.

Walmart’s InHome Delivery Service, which delivers groceries straight to consumer fridges, is now available as an optional add-on within Walmart+. What were previously two standalone memberships are joining forces to bring all delivery capabilities into a single, streamlined experience, allowing new and existing members to choose the membership plan that appeals the most to them based on the type of delivery service they want.