The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against International Fresh Produce LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The company, operating from Texas, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 12 produce sellers in the amount of $161,510 from January 2024 through September 2024.  

As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency, education and customer connection, Markon will host its Customer Tour series in California’s Salinas Valley — known as the Salad Bowl of the World.

As the floriculture industry looks ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: consumer expectations are evolving—and the next wave of growth may come from places we haven’t fully explored. One of those places? Scent.

Last week's brief heat wave brought the warmest temperatures of the year to the Salinas Valley. Most crops have come through in decent shape from the short-lived hot spell. Texture and overall shelf life will likely be impacted for the short term, especially in the tender spinach, spring mix and baby leaf items.

Brighter Bites has launched its annual Summer and Back-to-School Fundraising Campaign: Nourish Their Potential. The campaign aims to provide thousands of children and families in under-resourced communities with access to healthy food, nutrition education and wellness resources as schools close for summer and prepare to reopen in the fall.

Wholesum, a leader in organic produce innovation, announced the debut of its revolutionary new snacking tomato, Lil’Ones. 

Smaller than the average snacking tomato and bursting with flavor, these pearl-sized tomatoes are poised to become a game-changer in the organic snacking category.