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Texas onion seller satisfies PACA reparation order
The USDA has lifted sanctions on Jack Humphreys, doing business as Zia Onion Sales, after the Texas company satisfied a reparation order. The $8,45... continue reading »

Thermal equipment company tackles sticky problem presented by nut butters
A popular trend necessitated some ingenuity for a supplier of industrial thermal technology equipment. Nut butter products are popping up on grocery s... continue reading »

Mississippi court enjoins H-2A worker protection rule nationwide
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow si... continue reading »
Cargill to lay off thousands, cut global workforce by 5%
Global food production company Cargill is laying off thousands of employees, reducing its workforce by about 5%. In a statement sent to The Associa... continue reading »
All-female leadership team to oversee robotics company’s relocation to US
Rethink Robotics Inc., which launched a new product portfolio and company rebranding in August, has named an all-female leadership team to oversee its... continue reading »

Lakeside Foods purchasing Oregon company, closing Wisconsin facility
Wisconsin-headquartered Lakeside Foods is purchasing Oregon-based Smith Frozen Foods. The deal includes production facilities in Oregon, while a Wisco... continue reading »

Nut butter suppliers join traceability and compliance network
Fifty new nut butter suppliers have joined traceability and regulatory compliance network ReposiTrak, including the world’s largest food and beverag... continue reading »

Kentucky judge extends injunction against Labor Department worker protections
A Kentucky judge has joined a Georgia counterpart in ruling that a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to... continue reading »
Visa services provider names new CEO
H-2A and H-2B visa services provider másLabor has named Chris Ball as its new CEO. Ball has nearly 30 years of experience across multiple industries... continue reading »
Program offers training in listeria prevention and management
A new program will utilize critical thinking, problem solving and peer-to-peer coaching to broaden understanding of listeria management. The Lister... continue reading »