U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Farm Fresh Packers LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Florida, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to four produce sellers in the amount of $309,860 from July 2017 through November 2018.

By every measure, 2020 has been a very challenging year so far, but the avocado is emerging relatively unscathed, seemingly deserving of the descriptor that it is “pandemic proof.”

The Kroger Co. launched two on-premise kitchens, respectively at stores in metro Indianapolis, IN, and metro Columbus, OH. Developed in partnership with ClusterTruck, a technology start-up that operates delivery-only restaurants, the kitchens will provide a variety of freshly prepared meals on-demand with no service or delivery fees.

The leaves in Central Washington state are turning to gold, announcing Autumn Glory® apple harvest. The flavors of caramel and cinnamon burst forth with each crisp, juicy bite.

Tropical Avocados are well-known and enjoyed throughout the Caribbean and many parts of the world, but are just beginning to gain a stronghold in the United States, where market growth of the more common Hass variety has made avocados a top 10 fruit crop.

T&G Global is forecasting a strong North American harvest for both Envy™ and JAZZ™ apples in the weeks ahead, powered right out of the gate by a variety of promotions to ensure widespread availability of these spectacular tasting cultivars for shoppers nationwide. The brand activations also include a significant presence in broadcast media, among other exciting campaigns to pique consumer interest.