The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against North Pacific Canners and Packers Inc., doing business as NORPAC Foods Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Oregon, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 145 produce sellers and creditors in the amount of $19.1 million from June 2019 through January 2020.

NORPAC will have an opportunity to request a hearing. Should USDA find that the company committed repeated and flagrant violations, it would be barred from the produce industry as a

The California Avocado Commission has supported the Produce Marketing Association for more than four decades. This year the commission continues that support as a platinum sponsor of the Fresh Summit online event. CAC Director Trade Affairs Angela Fraser is serving as co-chair of the Fresh Summit Committee. Fraser is a certified trade show marketer and has spearheaded the commission’s convention planning for 20 years.

CAC’s Fresh Summit “Marketplace,” PMA’s solution for how exhibitors can showcase their products and services online rather than via an exhibit booth, will include informational

OLDWICK, NJ – In a year that has brought the cancellation of many industry events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Eastern Produce Council’s annual Joe DeLorenzo Family Apple Picking Day was a welcome respite.

The event, held Oct. 3 at Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchard, here, drew around 100 industry members on a cool, crisp autumn morning, where they enjoyed hay rides, apple picking, donuts, grilled corn, hot dogs, popcorn, cider, and of course, camaraderie and family time.

“In spite of the times, this is an event where we can be together with our families and enjoy a beautiful day,” said

Walmart has been on a transformational journey for several years now, reimagining ways to create seamless omni-shopping experiences that save our customers time and inspire them whether in-store, online or via mobile.

The company said its imagination has become reality as it unveils a completely new look and feel focusing on a digitally enabled shopping experience. Developed through a customer-centric lens, the design creates an elevated experience that appeals to shoppers through a sleek design aesthetic, a layout that spotlights products and an end-to-end digital navigation that guides

The Southeast Produce Council announced a number of exciting actions Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 23, via the SEPC Virtual Garden. Among them were a new headquarters for the council, plus the installation of new officers and two new members on its board of directors.

David Sherrod, the council's president and chief executive officer, opened the event by saying, "On behalf of the Southeast Produce Council, I would like to welcome you to our SEPC Virtual Garden. Here we will be cultivating ideas, growing relationships and producing results."

The first item on the agenda was the installation of

Progressive Produce is making big news in the world of asparagus.

The company has added to its staff of asparagus experts by bringing aboard both produce veterans and recent college graduates who are ready to make their mark. That kind of diversity is needed when dealing with a versatile product like asparagus.

“Asparagus has been part of our commodity offerings since 2006 and has had substantial growth within our company due to the trending high demand from consumers,” said Oscar Guzman, director of marketing and sales for the Los Angeles-based company. “Today, asparagus accounts for one of