The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on two produce businesses — All Fresh Farms LLC and South Side Fresh Produce LLC — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility discovered millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of peppers and tomatillos.

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced the promotion of Tori Rumenik to director of commodity services and supply chain.

“Tori has a passion for our growers, and I am grateful that she has chosen to share that passion with FFVA,” said FFVA President Mike Joyner. “Her commitment to our industry is unwavering and the respect of her peers is unmatched.”

What do you really know about corn? Why is some corn called “field” corn and some called “sweet” corn?

TAMPA, FL — JOH, a leading independent food broker based in Billerica, MA, held a dinner March 7 at American Social, here, ahead of the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure convention.

Shuman Farms, located in the heart of the Vidalia growing region, has been a trusted name in the sweet onion industry for two generations.