The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on California Fresh Citrus Co. in Porterville, CA, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operator of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

California Fresh Citrus Company failed to pay $1.128 million to two sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from March 2019 to March 2020. This is in violation of the PACA. California Fresh Citrus

PRO*ACT launched a revamped website designed to effectively convey the company's message and services, with a specific focus on connecting different parts of the supply chain to provide optimal value and convenience to clients. 

The primary objective of the website revamp is to highlight PRO*ACT's expertise, commitment, innovation, reliability and professionalism in the fresh produce industry. The website aims to appeal to potential clients, as well as suppliers and distributors globally, seeking a streamlined supply chain and access to the freshest produce from third-party inspected

Healthy Family Project is partnering with Coborn’s Inc. for a summer Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign in Coborn’s, Cashwise and Marketplace Foods stores.

Produce partners — including Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc., Envy apple, Kids Choice Watermelon, Samsons Grapes, Shuman Farms RealSweet Onions and Tasteful Selections — are featured in stores through Aug. 16. In-store signs showcase a QR code leading shoppers to a free digital cookbook.

Two cookbook recipes will be highlighted in a Kids Cook at Home Facebook cooking class hosted on Coborn’s Facebook page and led by Coborn’s Registered

The Southeast Produce Council held its annual summer board meeting July 15–17 in Nashville, TN, where Southern Innovations will be taking place in less than two months.

During the meeting, SEPC’s board of directors, board of governors, board ambassadors and staff discussed strategic anchors and goals of the council. Strategic planning for the future of SEPC is a key focus for the SEPC executive committee and board of directors.

“SEPC is focused on continuously innovating and making sure our programs and events continue to be the best in the industry,” said Harps Food Stores' Mike Roberts

Allegiance Retail Services held its annual membership meeting June 25 and the focus was on understanding NextGen shoppers as well as NextGen products, services and associates. The meeting highlighted the co-op's growth over the past two years and expected growth as the co-op continues to flourish.
 
“We have a passionate team poised to deliver the necessary tools and services NextGen shoppers will expect when entering our stores,” said Joseph Fantozzi, chief operating officer and president of Allegiance Retail Services. “Our members can rely on ARS to optimize all available resources to

Instacart has partnered with Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, that leverages Instacart’s platform and products to expand access to nutritious food, inspire sustainable healthy choices, and scale food as health programs to reach diverse Northwell communities.

“Raising health is more than the care Northwell provides in our hospitals and doctors’ offices. It’s also about how we raise up the people in our communities and how we raise our expectations of what health can be, which is why Northwell contributes more than $2 billion in community benefit annually,” said Debbie Salas