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PACA sanctions levied against five produce distributors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) sanctions on five produce businesses for failing ... continue reading »
USDA launches PACA license search system
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently released ePACA, a tool to facilitate the marketing of produce and improve Perishable Agricultur... continue reading »
Pickle, canned mushroom grading terminology revised by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has revised the U.S. standards for canned lima bean, canned... continue reading »
Compliance dates set for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule
USDA issued a rule March 15 to finalize the new compliance dates for the agricultural water requirements in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSM... continue reading »
USDA sanctions four produce businesses for PACA violations
Three produce businesses in California and one in New York were recently sanctioned by the USDA for failing to pay awards previously ordered under the... continue reading »
Mindy Brashears named USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Jan. 28 selected three people individuals for senior leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Agri... continue reading »
National Processed Raspberry Council votes to discontinue USDA promotional program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Nov. 7 that producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries did not appr... continue reading »
More Americans eating prepared food, USDA study reports
A newly released report from a U.S. Department of Agriculture study shows Americans are eating prepared food more often. The USDA’s Adult Eating ... continue reading »
Industry groups endorse Perdue for USDA
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA secretary of agriculture, Bloomberg reports. The... continue reading »
USDA revises guidance on date labeling
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued updated information on food product labeling, including new guidance aimed at reducing f... continue reading »
