The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on H Brooks & Co. LLC in New Brighton, MN, 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.

H Brooks failed to pay $3.8 million to 37 sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from August 2019 to April 2021. This is in violation of the PACA. H Brooks cannot operate in the produce industry until Oct

Grow-NY will host its two-day Food & Ag Summit Nov. 15-16. The event will take place in Syracuse, NY, and virtually. The summit will include a live pitch competition in which seven winners will be selected from the competition’s 20 finalists to receive a combined total of $3 million in prize money. It will also feature a symposium with thought-provoking panel discussions and fireside chats led by leading startups, industry players and thinkers in food and agriculture. 

In addition, an Ecosystem Expo featuring organizations that support the thriving innovation ecosystem in New York state

SpartanNash formed a new partnership with Uber to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery to shoppers across the Midwest.

"SpartanNash's focus on customer-centric innovation is core to our next stage of growth," said Masiar Tayebi, SpartanNash executive vice president and chief strategy and information officer. "Partnering with Uber is an important marker of this, meeting our shoppers wherever they are — in stores or online. We are proud to expand our reach across the Uber and Uber Eats platform to new customers who are hungry for convenience delivered to their doorstep."

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The International Fresh Produce Association named Farmer’s Fridge, IEH Laboratories and Proexport Papaya the recipients of awards recognizing industry efforts to advance root cause analysis. Together they will share their approaches to evaluating root causes and how their efforts led them to implement preventive actions during an IFPA webinar later this winter.

Conducting an effective root cause analysis or assessment is an essential skill demonstrated by the most effective and forward-thinking produce companies. If something goes wrong, or simply could be done better, understanding not just

As Dole Sunshine Company continues to deliver on the Dole Promise to bring sustainable nutrition to all, Dole announced the launch of the Dole Sunshine For All Cities Program in Merced, CA – the third community to host this impactful initiative designed to bring nutrition access to those in need. To commemorate the beginning of the Sunshine For All Cities program, Mayor Matthew Serratto has proclaimed Nov. 3rd, as Sunshine for All Day in Merced.

Merced is located within the San Joaquin Valley in California, a region known for its rich farmland and fresh crop production. While the area is

International Fresh Produce Association celebrated a number of winners of key industry awards at the Global Produce & Floral Show this year.  The winners represent the best of the industry, having been nominated and selected by industry leaders and members. 

The award winners for the 2022 Awards of Excellence include:

The Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award: Carrie Mack, Apple & Pear Sourcing Manager II at Walmart Sourcing

“Receiving this award is so meaningful to me,” said Mack.  “Having finally found a seat at the table and being comfortable using my voice, my joy now is finding