The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Ingles Produce Inc. The company, operating from Florida, allegedly failed to make prompt payment to 10 produce sellers in the amount of $1 million from August 2023 through December 2025, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.  

Dave Flitman, currently CEO of US Foods Holding Corp., has assumed the additional role of chair of the board. David Tehle, currently chair, transitioned to the role of lead independent director of the board.

¡Yo Quiero! has named Codie Hair as its new director of sales. In this role, Hair will support national accounts alongside Jay Alley, vice president of sales, helping drive continued growth for the brand and its expanding portfolio of guacamole, salsa, queso, bean dips and other refrigerated dip solutions across produce and deli departments.

Jeff England will join Target as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. England will report to Lisa Roath, Target's chief operating officer, and will be responsible for accelerating Target's supply chain plans to improve its shopping experience.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Los Angeles Produce Distributors LLC. The company, operating from California, allegedly failed to make prompt payment to 32 produce sellers in the amount of $3.34 million from May 2024 through March 2025, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.     
 

The Foundation for Fresh Produce, the philanthropic partner of the International Fresh Produce Association, announced a new partnership with software developer JPMA that will make The Foundation’s Have A Plant campaign the premier produce partner for a new “Fruit & Veggie Hub” within the WICShopper App, the nation’s leading WIC shopping app.